San Mateo

Welcome to San Mateo

Located between Burlingame to the north, Foster City and the San Francisco Bay to the east, Belmont to the south, and Hillsborough to the west, San Mateo is one of the largest cities on the Peninsula and an ideal location for commuters. Its bustling, urban downtown area, multitude of recreational and outdoor activities, and well-ranked school system ensure a perfect fit for families with children.

Located between Burlingame to the north, Foster City and the San Francisco Bay to the east, Belmont to the south, and Hillsborough to the west, San Mateo is one of the largest cities on the Peninsula. Its central location is ideal for commuters. A Caltrain station is located downtown, and by car the city is a mere thirty-minute commute to downtown San Jose and twenty-five minutes from downtown San Francisco. With a population of over 98,000 and spanning 15 square miles, San Mateo is also one of the largest Peninsula cities.

Like much of the Peninsula, San Mateo enjoys a relatively temperate Mediterranean climate, with dry, warm summers and mild winters. Average winter temperatures hover in the mid-50s with summer temperatures in the high 60s and low 70s. The Montara Mountain block of the Santa Cruz Mountains generally blocks the San Francisco fog, but ocean weather can bring gusty afternoons during the summer months.

San Mateo is well known for its robustly developed downtown area, to which many residents of neighboring cities flock for the best dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Roughly bordered by Tilton Avenue, 9th Avenue, Delaware Street, and El Camino Real, downtown San Mateo boasts over 800 shops, restaurants, and a movie theater, many of which are housed in beautiful historic buildings. For those seeking the outdoors, San Mateo is also home to Central Park, which features walking paths, tennis courts, a picnic area, a playground, a baseball field, a recreation center with scheduled activities, Japanese tea garden, and live weekly jazz concerts. Another marquee feature of San Mateo is Coyote Point, a small peninsula that juts out into the San Francisco Bay, which is home to Poplar Creek Golf Course, the CuriOdyssey natural history museum, as well as a wide variety of activities such as windsurfing, bicycling, fishing, sailing, and boating in the marina and breakwater.

Due to the large amount of neighborhoods in San Mateo, housing prices vary greatly but the average for a single-family home is around $1 million. The city generally attracts a diverse group of residents, from entry-level homeowners seeking their first home in the upcoming neighborhoods of Parkside, Shoreview, or the Village, to more established, larger-sized families seeking larger-sized land plots and homes.

Overview for San Mateo, CA

143,098 people live in San Mateo, where the median age is 38.5 and the average individual income is $74,789.65. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

143,098

Total Population

38.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$74,789.65

Average individual Income

Around San Mateo, CA

There's plenty to do around San Mateo, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

81

Very Walkable

Walking Score

77

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

49

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including L.I.T. Fitness, ParrFit, and Dd Pilates.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the L.I.T. Fitness page on Yelp Search 175 S Blvd on Google Maps	Active	0.41 miles	18 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ParrFit page on Yelp	Active	2.85 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dd Pilates page on Yelp	Active	1.15 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Michele Moreci page on Yelp Search 1211 Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	4.02 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Kimberly Verber page on Yelp Search 1197 Laurel St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.67 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Yevi’s beauty house page on Yelp Search 450 North San Mateo Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.17 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Haircuts by Angie Singh page on Yelp Search 148 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.56 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Berzin Aesthetics page on Yelp Search 1419 Burlingame Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.95 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vincent Ho page on Yelp	Beauty	1.94 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mary Vargas - New Reflections Hair Designs page on Yelp Search 1209 Capuchino Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.05 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cmx Beauty page on Yelp Search 1403 Chapin Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.03 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Simply Elegant page on Yelp	Beauty	2.62 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Mateo, CA

Population Households Employment

San Mateo has 54,183 households, with an average household size of 10.45. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Mateo do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 143,098 people call San Mateo home. The population density is 8,367.005 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

143,098

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.49094536611273

Median Age

49.54 / 50.46%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17:

10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

54,183

Total Households

10.45

Average Household Size

$74,789.65

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in San Mateo, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby San Mateo. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Current Listings

Sold
$2,895,000

1819 Cordilleras RD, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,650 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,665,000

918 Laurelwood DR, SAN MATEO, CA 94403
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,557 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,421,000

1533 Cedarwood DR, SAN MATEO, CA 94403
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,900 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,350,000

1891 Timberlane RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,740 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,700,000

1142 Hollyburne AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,330 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,650,000

2301 Whitecliff WAY, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,564 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,598,000

630 Redwood AVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,369 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,575,000

217 Alta Loma AVE, DALY CITY, CA 94015
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,057 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,265,000

170 Los Robles DR, BURLINGAME, CA 94010
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,100 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,250,000

395 Skyline DR, DALY CITY, CA 94015
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,470 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,200,000

447 Hemlock AVE, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 960 Sq.Ft.
Leased
$7,000/mo

604 San Nicholas LN, FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,880 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$1,604/mo

35 N DR, SAN MATEO, CA 94401
- 450 Sq.Ft.