Introduction
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce's Data Dashboard highlights key indicators of the City’s economy for elected officials, companies, and new industries, tracking the economic recovery and showcasing both successes and areas for improvement.
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Bay Area Employment Recovery Through Recessions
% recovery from baseline
Source: JLL
Office Vacancy Rate Trend
JLL
San Francisco Office Space Activity
| Office | Inventory (s.f.) | Total net absorption (s.f.) | Total vacancy (%) | YTD Completions (s.f.) | Under Development (s.f.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF Total | 86,320,089 | -1,140,896 | 26% | 49,958 | |
| Class A | 61,436,355 | -794,551 | 24% | 49,958 | |
| Class B | 22,834,445 | -355,972 | 30% | 0 | |
| Class C | 2,049,289 | 9,627 | 34% | 0 |
Source: JLL
Bridge Crossings
Source: MTC, Goldengate.org
Seated Diners
% change compared to same day 2022
Source: OpenTable
VC Funding by Top 20 North American Markets
2022 Totals
| Market | Totalâ–¼ | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $40,335,530,499 |
| 2 | New York | $38,664,749,931 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $19,854,309,841 |
| 4 | Silicon Valley | $18,933,159,813 |
| 5 | Boston | $18,071,759,151 |
| 6 | Mid Peninsula | $11,923,669,164 |
| 7 | Chicago | $10,169,523,490 |
| 8 | Miami - West Palm Beach | $9,414,288,807 |
| 9 | East Bay | $7,306,454,303 |
| 10 | Seattle - Tacoma | $6,938,072,879 |
| 11 | Denver | $6,682,746,713 |
| 12 | Austin | $5,683,250,119 |
| 13 | Ohio | $5,389,093,250 |
| 14 | Dallas - Fort Worth | $5,388,483,130 |
| 15 | Washington DC | $4,638,589,952 |
| 16 | San Diego | $4,215,242,000 |
| 17 | Detroit | $4,040,050,430 |
| 18 | Portland | $3,657,415,510 |
| 19 | Houston | $3,094,888,800 |
| 20 | Atlanta | $2,923,630,142 |
Source: JLL
Top 20 Bay Area Companies by VC Funding
Source: JLL
New businesses are continuing to form across San Francisco. If you are interested in starting a small business in San Francisco, check out this guide.
New Business Formations
Source: DataSF
Consumer Price Index
YoY % Change
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
In 1969, the state of California mandated that all local governments plan for the housing needs of their residents. San Francisco’s regional planning agency provides capacity updates every eight years, and currently San Francisco needs to build 82,000 units between 2023 and 2031, 46,000 of which need to be affordable to low- and moderate-income residents.
Jobs to Housing Ratio Comparison
Number of jobs divided by number of housing units
Source: JLL
Tourism remains a key to San Francisco’s economy. Visitors from around the world fuel economic activity and are a key indicator of the City’s economic recovery. San Francisco International Airport Ranked #1 on Wall Street Journal’s 2022 Airport Rankings.
SFO Passenger Traffic
Plane Deplanements
Source: JLL
Industry Characteristics
| Industry | 2022 Jobs | 2021 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2022 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs | 2022 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 435,013 | $184,126 | 1.81 | 5.63% | 99518.92M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 366,110 | $87,246 | 1 | 7.31% | 40297.12M |
| Government | 323,383 | $135,536 | 0.85 | -3.22% | 51133.4M |
| Retail Trade | 227,590 | $62,665 | 0.74 | -8.47% | 25921.3M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 208,575 | $43,588 | 1.14 | -4.83% | 10492.12M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 207,616 | $68,382 | 0.91 | -17.58% | 19944.74M |
| Finance and Insurance | 201,893 | $241,683 | 1.05 | 10.38% | 77829.61M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 176,993 | $73,884 | 1.07 | 2.46% | 22636.66M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 172,973 | $74,389 | 0.86 | -3.54% | 21538.03M |
| Construction | 171,961 | $97,485 | 0.89 | 1.69% | 20814.37M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 167,786 | $81,816 | 0.95 | 14.69% | 16408.67M |
| Manufacturing | 160,773 | $161,767 | 0.76 | 7.6% | 64428.87M |
| Information | 158,383 | $371,841 | 2.74 | 32.89% | 127109.5M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 81,356 | $41,788 | 1.17 | -12.17% | 5305.9M |
| Educational Services | 75,455 | $58,843 | 0.97 | -7.54% | 5092.79M |
| Wholesale Trade | 73,010 | $126,397 | 0.72 | -17.99% | 24312.63M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 53,873 | $206,325 | 1.19 | -11.05% | 12471.69M |
| Utilities | 12,672 | $222,819 | 1.32 | 4.65% | 11033.52M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 6,685 | $61,306 | 0.12 | 5.66% | 712.7M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1,994 | $52,385 | 0.14 | -45.04% | 602.66M |
Source: LIghtcast
Job Postings by Industry
By Number of Unique Active Postings
| Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Unclassified Industry | 30,764 | 22.8% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17,169 | 20.8% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15,463 | 18.3% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 14,956 | 29.1% |
| Retail Trade | 8,861 | 17.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8,365 | 15% |
| Educational Services | 8,028 | 25% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5,785 | 18% |
| Finance and Insurance | 5,054 | 10.1% |
| Information | 4,610 | 17.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3,244 | 18.7% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2,455 | 15.9% |
| Construction | 2,443 | 20.3% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2,175 | 13% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 2,119 | 24.5% |
| Public Administration | 1,730 | 25.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1,046 | 14.7% |
| Utilities | 698 | 20.9% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 311 | 14.8% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 206 | 22.3% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 195 | 21.5% |
Source: Lightcast
Postings vs. Hires by Occupation
Outer bar: Postings, Inner bar: Hires
Source: Lightcast
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