How are homes heated in South San Francisco, CA?

Name: Heating fuel in South San Francisco, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South San Francisco, used by 61.1% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

33.5% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 61.1% (±2.5 points)
Electricity: 33.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in South San Francisco

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South San Francisco	San Mateo County	California	United States
Utility gas	61.1% (±2.5 points)	62.8%	61.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.1%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	33.5% (±2.5 points)	31.8%	29.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.2% (±0.7 points)	2.1%	3.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.1% (±0.1 points)	0.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.4% (±0.3 points)	0.6%	1.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.2%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.6% (±1.0 points)	2.0%	3.0%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In South San Francisco, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from San Mateo County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In South San Francisco, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from San Mateo County (31.8%).

It is also higher than in California (29.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near South San Francisco

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South San Francisco
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South San Francisco	—	33.5% (±2.5 points)	—
Brisbane	1.5 mi	31.4% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
San Bruno	3.6 mi	33.5% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Millbrae	4.1 mi	32.3% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Colma	4.4 mi	26.8% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Burlingame	4.6 mi	35.6% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Daly City	5.8 mi	32.9% (±2.1 points)	Not measurably different
Broadmoor	6.3 mi	10.4% (±9.8 points)	Lower
Pacifica	6.5 mi	22.6% (±2.4 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Broadmoor, CA (10.4%), Pacifica, CA (22.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across San Mateo County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
10 (tie)	East Palo Alto	0.0% (±0.5 points)
10 (tie)	Foster City	0.0% (±0.3 points)
10 (tie)	Half Moon Bay	0.0% (±1.0 points)
10 (tie)	Hillsborough	0.0% (±1.2 points)
10 (tie)	Pacifica	0.0% (±0.3 points)
10 (tie)	San Carlos	0.0% (±0.4 points)
10 (tie)	South San Francisco	0.0% (±0.2 points)
10 (tie)	Baywood Park	0.0% (±7.1 points)
10 (tie)	Broadmoor	0.0% (±3.1 points)
10 (tie)	Emerald Lake Hills	0.0% (±2.7 points)
10 (tie)	Highlands	0.0% (±5.1 points)
10 (tie)	Ladera	0.0% (±7.8 points)
10 (tie)	La Honda	0.0% (±6.8 points)

Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about South San Francisco

What is the most common way to heat a home in South San Francisco?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South San Francisco, used by 61.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South San Francisco heat with oil?

0.0% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in South San Francisco use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South San Francisco have electric heat?

33.5% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in South San Francisco heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South San Francisco city, California

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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