When choosing to move to San Francisco you have a lot of things to take into consideration and one of the most important is your lifestyle. If you are single and like to party then you are looking for a particular type of neighborhood. The same goes if you have a family. So, the overview of a few neighborhoods below will help you decide where you want to buy San Francisco real estate.

Richmond and Sunset

These neighborhoods are perfect for families who don't mind a long commute to the city. Many Asian and Russian communities are in this area, which is perfect for immigrants looking for some familiar faces and languages.

Haight

If you were once a hippie and still have a little bit of that lifestyle in your blood then you will enjoy the Haight neighborhood. There is a lot of counter culture and shopping and it is not the safest area in San Francisco. But, if you like the alternative lifestyle Haight is the place.

Marina

This neighborhood is close to the Bay and it is a very exclusive and expensive area to live. Mostly professionals and well to do families live in this area.

Saint Francis Woods

This neighborhood is not very close to the downtown area of the Bay but it is family oriented and upscale if that is what you are looking for.

Mission

Beautiful weather and plenty of artsy professionals in this area make it a wonderful and cultural place to live.

Castro

For all of you living alternative lifestyles, gays and lesbians, and the like you will love this area. It's the most popular area for Gays in all of the Bay Area.

These are just a few of the neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area. No matter what you are looking for or the lifestyle you lead you will find San Francisco real estate that will make you happy to call this area home.