San Francisco's Vibes: July 2025 Poll Results

Last Updated: August 20, 2025

The vibes are immaculate. We are so back! People are feeling good about the direction of the city.

The Direction of San FranciscoThe Direction of San Francisco
The question: Would you say things in San Francisco are going in the right direction, or would you say they are off on the wrong track?
0%Wrong track
0%Right direction
0%Don't know
The direction over timeGrowSF
The GrowSF TakeArrow Decorator

The vibes are good. We are so back.

For the first time since 2016, over 50% of San Franciscans say the city is on the right track. This is a significant increase from the 36% who felt that way in February 2025. This shift in sentiment is also reflected in Mayor Lurie's favorability, which has seen a notable increase.

The question: Please indicate if you have a strongly favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or strongly unfavorable opinion of the following people:
Mayor Daniel Lurie
18%
49%
13%
8%
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
22%
30%
21%
24%
President Donald Trump
8%
7%
5%
76%
Elon Musk
4%
9%
11%
71%
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Somewhat unfavorable
Very unfavorable

Mayor Lurie is on a tear - he is the most popular elected official in San Francisco and, apparently, getting more popular over time.

Mayor Lurie FavorabilityGrowSF

But, in sharp contrast, voters are generally dissatisfied with incumbent political bodies.

The question: Please indicate if you have a strongly favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or strongly unfavorable opinion of the following organizations:
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
3%
32%
36%
20%
San Francisco Democratic Party
8%
31%
22%
25%
The California Democratic Party
9%
33%
27%
25%
The National Democratic Party
7%
30%
27%
31%
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Somewhat unfavorable
Very unfavorable

The Board of Supervisors, on the other hand, is seeing a slight increase in net favorability since the November 2024 election.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors FavorabilityGrowSF
The GrowSF TakeArrow Decorator

Did you know that San Franciscans don't like President Trump? Yeah, big surprise!

What may be surprising, though, is that Elon Musk is less popular than Trump. This really challenges the notion that the tech industry has "swung right."

Is San Francisco a Union Town?Is San Francisco a Union Town?

Not really.

The question: Please indicate if you have a strongly favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or strongly unfavorable opinion of the following organizations:
City Worker Unions (SEIU 1021)
16%
24%
14%
12%
SF Police Officers' Union (SFPOA)
8%
25%
19%
22%
SF Teachers' Union (UESF)
16%
29%
14%
17%
Construction Workers Union
11%
28%
15%
6%
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Somewhat unfavorable
Very unfavorable
The GrowSF TakeArrow Decorator

Unions are widely seen as the most important political force in San Francisco, with strong support across various demographics. But the reality doesn't match that perception. While many voters express favorable views of unions, there is also a significant portion of the population that does not align with the unions or their priorities.

The Teacher's Union (United Educators of San Francisco) is typically seen as the union with the broadest support. But it may in fact indicate a high-water mark for union influence in the city: less than half of voters view the union favorably.

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Methodology

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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