Did you know this about the Bay Area?

South San Francisco is a separate city from San Francisco - they are located in different counties, and they have completely different price points. While San Francisco is about AI, founders, and tourists, South San Francisco is an industrial city with a biotech focus. Part of South San Francisco falls under Airport Influence Area B, which means you will definitely hear airplane noise. The median sold price for a single-family home in South San Francisco is 1.3M.

While Palo Alto is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States, East Palo Alto has lower median household incomes and property values. The median sold price for a single-family home in East Palo Alto is around $1.065M

While Piedmont is entirely surrounded by the city of Oakland, it is a completely separate and independent city. Piedmont has multi-million-dollar properties and excellent schools, while Oakland has a diverse restaurant scene and culture. The median sold price for a single-family home in Piedmont is $2.8M

Los Altos vs. Los Altos Hills - they sound like neighborhoods of the same city, but they are separate cities. Los Altos Hills is an entirely residential town adjacent to Los Altos and was incorporated separately, specifically to preserve its low-density, rural character. The median sold price for a single-family home in Los Altos Hills is $5.5M, and Los Altos is $4.8M

Lamorinda - people relocating here may think it's a city. It is not. It's the informal name for Lafayette + Moraga + Orinda, three separate cities located close to each other.