At a Glance
Violent Crime
572/100K
3,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
San Mateo reports 572 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,174/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in San Mateo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Mateo has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population726
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,923
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units9
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent572/100K
Property3,174/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death16,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,222 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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