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Here’s where locals are most likely to describe their neighborhood as quiet

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Inner Richmond

#1 Inner Richmond →

  • 50%
    say it's quiet
It’s got Golden Gate Park to the south, the Presidio to the north, and Clement Street’s noodle joints and indie shops in between.
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Ingleside

#2 Ingleside →

  • 47%
    say it's quiet
A 40-minute Muni ride from downtown, Ingleside flies under the radar. But with new shops and apartment buildings on Ocean Avenue, that may not last.
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Excelsior

#3 Excelsior →

  • 46%
    say it's quiet
Along a southern stretch of Mission Street between the 280 and 101 freeways, rows of 1950s homes claim John McLaren Park’s 300+ acres as their backyard.
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Marina

#4 Marina →

  • 45%
    say it's quiet
Known for its post-collegiate crowd that works out in the neighborhood’s waterfront parks by day and parties in Chestnut Street’s bars by night.
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Bernal Heights

#5 Bernal Heights →

  • 44%
    say it's quiet
Colorful Victorians cling to the steep hills in this southern, sunny pocket of the city that’s known for its dog-friendly park and indie shops.  
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Bayview

#6 Bayview →

  • 44%
    say it's quiet
Since a streetcar line connected it to downtown, redevelopment has been a hot topic in the Bayview, where condos are going up and shops are opening.
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Noe Valley

#7 Noe Valley →

  • 44%
    say it's quiet
Locals call this sunny neighborhood full of Victorians and Edwardians “Stroller Town” because it’s home to so many families.
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Pacific Heights

#8 Pacific Heights →

  • 42%
    say it's quiet
Well-heeled residents lavish love on their historic homes, frequent Fillmore Street’s elegant boutiques, and walk their pups in the hilltop parks.  
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Silver Terrace

#9 Silver Terrace →

  • 38%
    say it's quiet
This neighbor of Bayview is filled with single-family homes, but its location at the junction of the 101 and 280 freeways gives it an urban vibe.
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Potrero Hill

#10 Potrero Hill →

  • 38%
    say it's quiet
Tourists have never heard of Potrero Hill, which suits locals just fine. They’re here for the easy commute, bay views, and village vibe.
At least 10 Trulia users voted on this feature. Learn more about our methodology. This list includes neighborhoods that have a minimum of 10 homes for sale. Last updated 4/30/19.
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