Known as the “Gateway to the Peninsula”, Daly City is located at the northernmost edge of San Mateo County adjacent to San Francisco and extends from the Pacific Ocean on the west to nearly San Francisco Bay on the east. Daly City, central to two of the Bay Area’s major job growth zones of San Francisco and San Mateo counties, has become a regional hub for retail, healthcare and small business. Because of its central location, diversified economy, excellent transportation links, and a growing young and productive labor force, Daly City’s future for economic growth is bright.
Daly City’s extensive transportation infrastructure includes Highways 101 and 82, Interstate 280, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. Interstate 280, which bisects Daly City, is a primary transportation corridor linking San Francisco with San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Daly City is approximately eight miles south of downtown San Francisco and the San Francisco International Airport is just nine miles from the City; both are easily accessible by freeway or BART. Daly City is also served by the San Mateo and San Francisco transit systems.
Daly City is considered a regional center for retail, healthcare and small business development. Market and economic forces continue to promote growth in Daly City. Daly City's central location, easy accessibility, proximity to public transportation and qualified work force, are key attractions for potential employers and developers.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $661,300
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $630,743; Detached houses: $660,519; Townhouses or other attached units: $657,463; In 2-unit structures: $807,342; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $556,079; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $472,812; Mobile homes: $77,865
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 101,514. Daly City covers 7.56 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 300 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 94014, 94015, 94016, 94017 - Area code commonly used in this area: 650
Weather
Daly City, CA climate is cool during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 50's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is October with an average maximum temperature of 64.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 44.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be small during summer with a difference that can reach 8 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 12 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Daly City is 19.77 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 4.14 Inches.
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