Tracking SF's issues: July 2025 Poll Results
Last Updated: August 22, 2025Comparing the state of San Francisco in July 2025 to September 2023: concern about crime is way down, and Lurie's major initiatives are gaining traction.
Tracking the top (and bottom) issues in San FranciscoThe question: Do you think each issue below is an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, somewhat serious problem, or not too serious a problem?
The Top Five Extremely / Very Serious Problems
92%Homelessness
83%Cost of living
82%Untreated mental health issues
81%Open air drug use & fentanyl dealing
80%Cost of housing & rent
The Bottom Five Extremely / Very Serious Problems
39%Violent crime
35%Influence of tech on City government
30%A lack of access to public transportation
26%Too much traffic
13%Too much growth & development
All Tracked Issues – Change Between Waves
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The GrowSF Take
San Franciscans no longer think that violent crime is a major problem in the City, dropping by 21 percentage points since September 2023 from 60% to just 39%. Not only is San Francisco safer than prior years, but residents are also feeling safer in the city.
Mayor Lurie's Key IssuesFamily Zoning
The question: Have you seen, heard, or read anything about Mayor Daniel Lurie’s “Family Zoning” plan?
0%Yes
0%No
0%Don't know
Followup Questions for the 35% who answered yes
The question: Generally speaking, do you support or oppose Mayor Daniel Lurie's "Family Zoning" plan?
0%Yes
0%No
0%Don't know
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We then explained Family Zoning for all respondents.
The question: Mayor Lurie's Family Zoning plan will allow homeowners on the west side of San Francisco to expand their homes, add in-law or backyard units for renters, or even redevelop them into small apartment buildings, so long as they do so within existing height limits. Knowing this, do you support or oppose Mayor Daniel Lurie's Family Zoning plan?
0%Yes
0%No
0%Don't know
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The GrowSF Take
The people love housing!
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Methodology
Dates
July 10-20, 2025
Survey Type
Dual-mode voter survey
Research population
San Francisco voters
Total interviews
802
Margin of sampling error
±3.5% at the 95% confidence level
Contact methods
Telephone calls
Email invitations
Text invitations
Data collection modes
Telephone interviews
Online interviews
Languages
English and Chinese