San Lorenzo, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
29,453 Population 9,657/sq mi density
$110,495 Median Income $41,279 per capita
$833,800 Home Value $801,931 Zillow
$2,193 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$110,495 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$833,800 home value, $2,193/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

San Lorenzo, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,495
47% above
$41,279 per capita
Home Value
$833,800
196% above
Zillow: $801,931
Median Rent
$2,193/mo
89% above
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
24% below
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How San Lorenzo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows San Lorenzo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
147%
Home Value
296%
Rent
189%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Lorenzo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Lorenzo residents earn a median household income of $110,495 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,279. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Lorenzo is $833,800 , 196% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $801,931. Median rent is $2,193/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

25.4% of adults in San Lorenzo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Lorenzo has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population29,453
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density9,657/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born37.9%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$110,495
Per Capita$41,279
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

C
Home Value$833,800
Rent$2,193
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$801,931
Housing Units9,001
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity24.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain16.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation24 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in San Lorenzo was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
37.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.