At a Glance
Median Income
$152,669
$80,312 per capita
Home Value
$1,563,200
Zillow: $1,638,485
Median Rent
$3,079/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
2,091/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.6%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr
How San Mateo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Mateo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Mateo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Mateo residents earn a median household income of $152,669 , which is 103% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,312. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 Mateo is $1,563,200 , 455% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,638,485. Median rent is $3,079/month, with 28.5% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
San Mateo reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,091/100K. The murder rate is 1.9/100K.
Education
57.6% of adults in San Mateo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Mateo has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population103,555
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density8,537/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,669
Per Capita$80,312
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,563,200
Rent$3,079
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$1,638,485
Housing Units42,903
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property2,091/100K
Murder1.9/100K
Assault142/100K
Burglary487/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain32.1 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.6%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations261
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in San Mateo was built in 1964.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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