Anti-Eviction Mapping Project Release Map of Owner Vs. Renters by Income

With income inequality growing more rapidly right now in San Francisco than in any other United States city, and with San Francisco being a 63% renter-occupied city, the income gap between renters and owners is significant. Viewers can drag the map over the middle divide to see the difference in income between renters and owners. They can also zoom into examine neighborhood details or zoom out to view differences across the rest of the US.

Many people have probably heard about that mythical millionaire paying $300 for their rent-controlled apartment. Even if this person exists, they are far from the norm and not a reason to eliminate rent control. The median income for property owners in San Francisco is actually much higher than for renters.

Rent control protections foster economic diversity and vibrancy in the city. It helps workers who make the city function avoid long, polluting commutes. It helps seniors and long-time residents who hold the knowledge of the city's history and social ties remain. This benefits everyone, owners and renters alike. Those who call for the repeal of rent control laws often claim concern for fairness and the common man, when really they are calling for eliminating policies that help lower-income people stay in the city.

This map is based on American Community Survey data from 2009-2013.