Cars for Sale by Owner in San Francisco, CA (2024)

FAQs

What percent of San Francisco owns a car? ›

While many travelers like the freedom that renting a car can offer, it also comes with the hassle of parking, navigating unfamiliar streets, and high expenses. Thankfully, there are several easy-to-use modes of public transportation in San Francisco that are visitor-friendly.

The Final Verdict: Owning a car in San Francisco can be a delightful (and expensive) adventure. Just make sure you're financially prepared to navigate the wild ride (and maybe pack a good book for those inevitable parking hunts).

A single adult ticket is $3 if paid in cash, $2.50 if paid via MuniMobile or Clipper Card. Youth (ages 5-18), seniors (ages 65+), and travelers with disabilities ride for less ($1.50 if cash, $1.25 if MuniMobile or Clipper).

A generally low amount of snow and ice means no salt on the roads. Coastal mountains prevent salty ocean air from reaching inland. However, even cars found by the coast would require consistent contact with ocean water to develop rust.

Streetcars, known in other places as trolleys or trams, are different than cable cars, but both are fun to ride. Learn about the differences here. Click here for a brief history of streetcars in San Francisco, and how this unique operation came to be, with our help.

The top three passenger cars sold were the Toyota Camry, the Honda Civic, and dropping from first place to third, the Tesla Model 3. The top three light trucks were the Tesla Model Y, the Toyota RAV4, and the Honda CR-V. Another brand of note this year is Dodge.

A "used vehicle" is a vehicle that has been sold, or has been registered with the department, or has been sold and operated upon the highways, or has been registered with the appropriate agency of authority, of any other state, District of Columbia, territory or possession of the United States or foreign state, ...

Are used cars more expensive in California? ›

If you live in California and want a great deal on a car, choosing a used model is going to be your best option. Data shows that the average cost of a used vehicle nationwide is about the same as the average price in California.

National Car Ownership Statistics at a Glance

91.7% of households had at least one vehicle in 2022. Only 8.3% of households did not have a vehicle.

More than 276 million vehicles were registered in the U.S. in 2019, a 6% increase in the last five years. California recorded the highest registrations among all states with 31,247,270.

But San Francisco alone has more than 400,000 registered vehicles; the number of AVs is small by comparison.

McKinney, Texas. With around 1.88 cars per household, McKinney, Texas stands among the most car-dependent cities in the US. According to the 2018 ACS data, 90% of residents travel to work by driving alone.