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Colma, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,441 Population 762/sq mi density
$121,488 Median Income $49,693 per capita
$1,040,900 Home Value $1,078,548 Zillow
$2,152 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
1,852 Violent Crime/100K 21,495 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$121,488 median income, 2.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$1,040,900 home value, $2,152/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,852 violent crimes/100K (387% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$1,040,900
269% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,152/mo
85% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
47.0%
28% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
546
Median year built: 1980

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$1,040,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,078,548
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

47.0%
Owner-Occupied
53.0%
Renter-Occupied
47%
53%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent: $2,152/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
36.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
47.0%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$1,040,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$1,078,548

Rent

Census Median Rent$2,152
FMR Studio$1,513
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,647
FMR 2-Bedroom$2,053
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,752
FMR 4-Bedroom$3,165

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied47.0%
Renter-Occupied53.0%
Homeownership Rate47.0%
Total Housing Units546
Median Year Built1980
Rent Burden36.3%