San Mateo

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Welcome to San Mateo

San Mateo is a fun city in San Mateo County, California. Located between San Francisco and San Jose it’s a relatively large city compared to other Bay Area cities. With over 105,000 people and four zip codes it offers a variety of lifestyles. From affordable condos, to waterfront townhomes, starter homes to large stately homes. Living in San Mateo offers residents an urban suburban mix and most residents own their own homes.

Downtown San Mateo on South B Street and the surrounding streets offers a lot of ethnic restaurants, coffee shops, and Central Park. Hillsdale Mall has a variety of stores including Macys, Nordstrom, Banana Republic and the Apple Store. The Mall is continually being improved and recently added Cinepolis, a luxury theater where you are served food and drinks at your own lounging seat while enjoying the movie. Also available to enjoy is Pinstripes, an Italian-inspired bowling-bocce-bistro with two bars and a huge event space.

San Mateo is minutes from San Francisco International Airport. The city has easy access to Highway 101 or take 92 to the East Bay or West to 280. But what about the schools? For the most part the schools are good to great depending on your neighborhood. We know San Mateo Neighborhoods and look forward to taking you on a tour of this busy city so you can decide which area suits you best. Make an appointment with Mary or Robert.
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Overview for San Mateo, CA

105,087 people live in San Mateo, where the median age is 37.7 and the average individual income is $71,429. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

105,087

Total Population

37.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$71,429

Average individual Income

Around San Mateo, CA

There's plenty to do around San Mateo, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
91
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
44
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Space M Academy, Fit & Flow with Alfred Calayag, and The Vibe.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 1.8 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.3 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.35 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.86 miles 28 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.83 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.42 miles 23 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Mateo, CA

San Mateo has 40,233 households, with an average household size of 2.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Mateo do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 105,087 people call San Mateo home. The population density is 8,660.48 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

105,087

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.7

Median Age

49.63 / 50.37%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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40,233

Total Households

2.58

Average Household Size

$71,429

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in San Mateo, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby San Mateo. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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