Where To Live In The SF Bay Area

How about none of the above? San Jose was the worst!

So insightful. Thank you.

The anti mountain biking sentiment up there is some old white boomer nimbyism

Could you tell us more about crime? Where to not live?

Before my first visit to SF, I was advised by a friend to put on sunscreen lotion to face and arms at home and take the winter coat with me in June.

"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." - Mark Twain

Concord, Fremont, Pleasanton, Redwood City. Move there plz ;)

lol I instantly knew you were a mountain biker as soon as you brought up the anti MTB attitude in Marin 😂

Nice Ripmo, I’ve got the Ibis gravel bike myself, the Ibis Hakka. I’ve found that people are a little more accepting of gravel bikes on the fireroads which are a little more fun on the tamer roads near Tamalpais.

lol I instantly knew you were a mountain biker as soon as you brought up the anti MTB attitude in Marin 😂

Nice Ripmo, I’ve got the Ibis gravel bike myself, the Ibis Hakka. I’ve found that people are a little more accepting of gravel bikes on the fireroads which are a little more fun on the tamer roads near Tamalpais.

Accurate information.

I would like to ask you something in June I'm going to be going to The Chase center in San Francisco and I don't feel like driving from where I live which is in Bakersfield California to San Francisco. I was looking at hotels in San Francisco. They are expensive so I lived in Oakland and found something in Jack London square that seems to be pretty reasonable. I don't know what time the concert is going to be letting out but I want to know if I can take public transportation from San Francisco to Oakland My question is there night buses meaning transportation after 12:00 a.m. get into Oakland and me getting to my hotel around Oakland well, if you can't answer anyone in the comments, please let me know anything so that I can plan my trip according to The information. Thank you

Great info, great presentation, thank you.

Amazing breakdown! I learnt from this video about SF more than 10 videos combined, thank you!

Helpful!

Thanks for the Genuine Effort. I Enjoyed your video ❤

good video!

I've lived in all the areas. The current weather dictates where I live.

And some of us are originally from San Francisco and now can never afford to live there again. How cool is that?

That’s the neat part, you don’t.

I don't know where you got this map, but Santa Rosa is WAY more Bay Area than Dixon or Calistoga is.

I would never live in California..

Santa Rosa and upper Sonoma county is part of north bay. Should’ve been included in the map.

im poor

??? The North Bay consists of Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano Counties. You forgot a big chunk of Sonoma County on your map.

You have the face of a cult leader

"Still some trails you can ride a mountain bike on". LOL.

Ive lived in the Bay area before all this bullshit tech really hit and fucked up the bay culture this was an area of blue collar people real people not techy hipster nerds like this motherfuckah talking right now

North bay goes up to Santa Rosa not Petaluma. After Santa Rosa, your next closest "big town" is Ukiah in Mendocino County.

You Reap What You Vote.

Reasons People Are Fleeing "The Golden State" Under Governor Gavin Newsom.

Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom assumed office on January 7, 2019. His second term will end on January 4, 2027. This is an overview based on people leaving the state. Gavin Newsom has been involved in California politics for 27 years. Do you think that he might be part of the problem?

People are leaving CALIFORNIA for various reasons, driven by both economic and personal factors. Governor Newsom has done nothing to turn this around. Gavin just keeps signing progressive liberal bills about everything “under the sun” and does not listen to the concerns of Californians.

HIGH COST OF LIVING: Housing Costs: California's housing market is notoriously expensive. While other states such as New York and Hawaii also have high housing costs, California's combination of high prices, limited supply, and significant income disparity makes it the state with the highest housing prices relative to income. Drivers in California are paying the highest prices in the nation for gas this summer.

TAXES: The state with the highest taxes in the nation is California. This includes a combination of state income tax, sales tax, and property tax. California has a progressive income tax system with the highest top marginal tax rate in the country, reaching up to 13.3% for high-income earners.

The state has a base sales tax rate of 7.25%, which is among the highest in the nation. Local jurisdictions can add their own sales taxes, leading to combined rates that can exceed 10% in some areas.

While California's property tax rates are not the highest in the nation, the HIGH PROPERTY VALUES result in significant property tax bills. As of 2024, the average cost of a house in California varies significantly depending on the region, but statewide, the median home price is approximately $760,000.

HOUSING SHORTAGE: Limited housing supply and strict zoning laws have led to a significant housing shortage, making it difficult for many people to find affordable housing options. In 2023, California saw approximately 110,000 housing starts. This figure includes both single-family and multi-family housing units.

HOMELESSNESS CRISIS: The state has a high rate of homelessness, particularly in urban areas like Los Angeles and San Francisco, contributing to concerns about safety and quality of life. California has the largest number of homeless people in the United States. As of the latest available data in 2023, California ACCOUNTED for about 30% of the nation’s homeless population.

Over the past 5 years California has spent $24 billion to tackle this problem. Instead of solving the problem the homeless population has grown from 151,000 to 181,000. This increase occurred over a period of three years, from 2020 to 2023.

The mild climate in many parts of California can make living outdoors more feasible than in states with harsher weather conditions, attracting homeless individuals from other regions.

NATURAL DISASTERS: "California frequently experiences natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and landslides. Residents are advised to be prepared for these environmental hazards, which are often exacerbated by extreme weather events and climate change." As a result, insurance rates are rising, coverage is shrinking, or policies are being canceled.

California typically experiences the largest number of wildfires and acres burned annually compared to other states in the United States. California is also frequently cited as the state that experiences the most severe and widespread droughts in the United States.

Annual earthquake damages in the US are estimated at $14.7 billion, up from $7.5 billion in 2017. California accounts for $9.6 billion of the annual losses, followed by Washington ($1.2 billion) and Oregon ($745 million). San Andreas - are you also waking up?

QUALITY OF LIFE: Issues like traffic congestion, long commute times, and pollution in major cities can negatively impact the quality of life for many Californians. Otherwise, California tends to rank in the middle to upper tier among U.S. states.

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ELSEWHERE: Other states offer comparable or better job opportunities, often with lower costs of living and better business climates, attracting Californians to relocate. California’s economy has shown signs of strain recently. The state is in the middle of back-to-back multi-billion dollar budget deficits because of declines in state tax revenue. California’s unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is above the national average and the highest of any state.

POLITICAL CLIMATE: Some residents are dissatisfied with California's political climate, which they feel is too liberal or not aligned with their personal beliefs and values. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation July 15, 2024 that bans California school staff from informing parents about changes in their child’s preferred gender identity without the student’s consent.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT: High business taxes and stringent regulations can make it challenging for businesses to thrive, leading companies and entrepreneurs to move to states with more favorable business environments.

Recently Elon Musk decided to move two major headquarters, X and SpaceX, from California to Texas. On Apr 1, 2024 — the California State Legislature and Governor ARBITRARILY decided that the minimum wage for California fast food workers should be $20 an hour, or 25% above the state's $16 level. San Ramon-based Chevron to move headquarters to Texas ( 8.2.2024).

After 56 years, the Oakland A’s baseball team is leaving Oakland. Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, CA will serve as their temporary home ( 2025-2027) before they move to Las Vegas for the 2028 season. And the march of major businesses to other states continues unabated.

CRIME: Newsom and CA Legislature’s bottom line: Retailers, secure and lock up your merchandise because we won't be locking up criminals.

Many retirees seek to stretch their retirement savings further by moving to states with lower living costs and better tax benefits.

There are more affordable, less stressful living conditions, and better opportunities elsewhere. California needs to make changes. If necessary fire the manager ( Governor Newsom) and remove his “worker bees” - the ultra progressive legislators. To not do so - you just get more of the same policies that are slowly destroying one of the most beautiful states in the country.

how does the north bay include all the way up napa county but not even santa rosa

Companies are leaving California, Texas is so much better

Why there are some mountain biking restrictions is because they fuck the trails up. They also are rude and entitled jerks.

Great video, cheers from Argentina :) love the Bay Area, hope to live there one day

What are you saying? San Jose is not all suburban-y. It has a clear, well-defined downtown AND a sprawling suburban area. Obviously a much smaller downtown than SF but it has a clear downtown living with cafes, clubs, restaurants and decent walkability if you want to experience that.

Spent my entire life in San Jose. The character has changed a lot, not really for the better. Bless your soul trying to paint the Bay Area as nothing but good. The long timers who know what to look for know it’s best days are behind it.