San Mateo, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
103,555
Population
8,537/sq mi density
$152,669
Median Income
$80,312 per capita
$1,563,200
Home Value
$1,672,329 Zillow
$3,079
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
246
Violent Crime/100K
1,887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$152,669 median income, 4.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,563,200 home value, $3,079/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
103,555
Census 2023
Population Density
8,537
per square mile
Land Area
15.9
square miles (41.1 km²)
Median Age
38.0 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 26.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 27.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
41.2%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
26.8%
Asian
27.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 54.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 43.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
54.9%
Spanish
43.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
36.6%
Veterans
2.6%
57% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.9%
32% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.3%
50% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 103,555 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 8,537 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 15.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.8% |
| Asian | 27.1% |
Language
| English Only | 54.9% |
| Spanish | 43.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 36.6% |
| Veterans | 2.6% |
| Disability | 8.9% |
| Health Insurance | 95.7% |
| Uninsured | 4.3% |
| Broadband Access | 95.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |