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Some of America's first subdivisions were developed in Daly city and hillside, California
Hillside: The original Daly City just south of San Francisco
Situated between the wind-swept Pacific coastline and the slopes of San Bruno Mountain is Hillside, a longstanding neighborhood in the heart of Daly City. “Hillside is called ‘The Original Daly City’ because it’s where the first homes in the city were built,” says area resident Fiona Santas, a realtor at Kinetic Real Estate with 20 years of experience selling in the Bay Area. Rows of colorful, early 20th-century homes line Hillside’s sloped streetscapes, mirroring San Francisco’s Sunset Districts minutes north. “The neighborhood sits on the border of San Francisco, so you get the benefit of living so close to the city, and it’s also very similar,” Santas says. “But you still get to be in San Mateo County, so there’s more space, and Hillside homes tend to have really good views.” Located next to two BART stations and bisected by the commercial hub Mission Street, Hillside also delivers urban convenience and an easy Bay Area commute.
Colorful Mediterranean townhomes can be found in the eastern blocks of Hillside.
Original houses and newer constructions
Marina-style row houses painted in pastel hues line the neighborhood’s wide, hill-sloped streetscapes. These homes rarely have front lawn spaces but often display features like large front bay windows, vinyl siding and attached garages. A few areas have larger detached houses, where Spanish Revivals and midcentury moderns are common architectural styles. Most homes were built in the 1940s and ‘50s, but a few subdivisions are sprinkled with newer constructions. “The homes in Hillside are older and tend to be closer together,” says Santas. “They are actually called ‘earthquake homes’ because they are attached to help protect them from earthquakes since Daly City does sit on the fault line.” Prices range from about $650,000 for an older two-bedroom home and up to $1.9 million for a newer, four-bedroom detached property with modern interiors. Hillside also has a popular 55-plus manufactured home community, The Franciscan, with midcentury-style manufactured homes priced from $280,000 to $450,000.
Shopping and dining along Market Street
The Bread Basket Bakery is a popular neighborhood institution, serving Pan de Sal bread rolls and other traditional Filipino pastries since 1977. Lost Cuates Taqueria, located in the small Market Place Shopping Center, is a highly-rated Mexican eatery with items like carne asada tacos. Along Mission Street is Prima Pizza, the go-to spot for a classic slice, while nearby Lucky Supermarket is stocked with grocery items. Just outside Hillside’s northern border, the upscale Via Mare offers a more refined take on Filipino classics, with dishes like crispy pork leg and stewed oxtail in a peanut-based sauce. The Westlake Shopping Center, a few miles west on Southgate Avenue, has many shopping options, from specialty shops to big-box stores like The Home Depot and Target.
Larger apartment buildings and commercial spaces can be found along Mission Street in Hillside.
Jollibee is the most popular fried chicken in Hillside.
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Cow Palace is a cultural hub for local events and rodeos near Hillside.
Annual rodeos and holiday spectacles at the Cow Palace Arena
Four miles west of Hillside, the Cow Palace Arena and Events Venue is home to the Bay Area’s Grand National Rodeo, Horse & Stock Show. Taking place in October, it’s one of the largest rodeo shows in the nation. During the winter, the venue transforms into an immersive Victoria London setting for the annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party. This 5-week event features costumed performers, musical concerts, local food and festive shops. The Serramonte Center, two miles south, hosts seasonal community gatherings like summer kick-off parties and Easter egg hunts.
Public schools with culinary arts and engineering programs
Students may attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, which gets a C-rating from Niche, followed by the C-plus-rated Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School. The A-minus-rated Jefferson High School offers special culinary arts and engineering academy programs. Its most famous graduate is legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden, who led the Bay Area’s Oakland Raiders to a Super Bowl victory in 1977.
Jefferson High School is Home of the Grizzlies.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary has a modernist vibe.
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School serves students from several neighborhoods.
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Neighborhood parks and nearby San Bruno Mountain trails
Hillside Park is an open, grassy green space with tennis and basketball courts, a mini track field and play areas. Surrounded by evergreens, it has paved walking trails with views of San Bruno Mountain. Marchbank Park is at the center of Hillside, with basketball courts, playgrounds and a plaza. Just east is San Bruno Mountain State and Country Park. This 2,416-acre park has extensive biking, hiking and horseback riding trails within its rugged landscape, which is known for its golden poppies in the spring. The park’s summit provides 360-degree views of the bay and city skyline. Trading mountain scenes for a seaside landscape is Thorton State Beach, just a few miles west, providing sandy beach trails along the Pacific coastline.
Hillside locals come to San Bruno Mountain State park for the panoramic views.
At San Bruno State Park you will find a sign explaining the importance to the local ecology.
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Near Interstate 280 and two BART Stations
Although Mission Street has a direct route into San Francisco to the north and Colma to the south, Interstate 280 is the largest nearby highway option, located a few miles west. Both the Daly City and Colma BART Stations are less than a few miles away for traveling by light rail around the Bay Area. Multiple public bus stops reside along Mission Street, and the San Francisco International Airport is about nine miles south.
Daly City BART also acts as a bus depot for SamTrans and Muni in Hillside.
Colma Bart is the other BART station in Hillside.
That I-280 highway is a major vein of transportation for Bay Area locals.
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Parks in this Area
Hillside Park
Edgewood Park
Lincoln Park
Marchbank Park
Sterling Park Recreation Center
Bark Park
San Bruno Mountain State Park
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
17 min drive
Subway
Colma Station
Subway
Daly City Station
Bus
Mission St & Flournoy St
Bus
Mission St & John Daly Blvd
Bus
Hillside Blvd & Cottonwood Dr
Bus
Colma Bart-Bay 6
Bus
Colma Bart-Bay 4
Bus
Mission St & School St
Bus
Junipero Serra Blvd & Citrus Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hillside
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillside, Daly City sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hillside, Daly City over the last 12 months is $1,104,726, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
25,356
Median Age
41
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,579
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,275
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.6%
Advanced Degrees
7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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