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San Francisco, CA vs Phoenix, AZ

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- Phoenix is 0% more densely populated than San Francisco.
- People are 7.6% more likely to be married in Phoenix.
- The Median Age is 4.6 years younger in Phoenix.
 San Francisco, CAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,591,119329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
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 Population - 2010805,519  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,321,045285,036,114
 Population - 1990723,959  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock29.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,073.693.4
 Land Area46.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Francisco, CAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3422.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 San Francisco, CAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 White39.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.9%12.2%
 Asian34.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock42.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Francisco, CAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Married Population41.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.3%50.2%
 Never Married46.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.712.60
 Households361,222  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock368,58880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households190,757  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for San Francisco    149 Reviews
Mark · San Diego, CA
believe the bad things you hear about this place
Over 4 years ago

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
A Balanced Review After 10 Years
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
Balanced Review from 10 Year Resident
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Reviews for Phoenix    449 Reviews
Robert · Mesa, AZ
The Heart Of Arizona.
Over 1 years ago

As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

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Francisco · Mesa, AZ
Strength Of A Big City.
Over 1 years ago

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Kent · Chandler, AZ
Big City Revitalization.
Over 1 years ago

Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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