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San Mateo

One of the Bay Area's largest suburbs, with a population of over 100,000 residents.
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Welcome to San Mateo

San Mateo is one of the Bay Area's largest suburbs, with a population of over 100,000 residents. Situated in the heart of the Peninsula and at the crossroad of three major freeways, its location provides residents with easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the East Bay.
 
From its incorporation in the 1890s as a sleepy suburb of San Francisco, San Mateo has blossomed into a vibrant city with a variety of great neighborhoods, schools, and a bustling downtown filled with historic buildings and wonderful restaurants. The range of homes in San Mateo is impressive, with everything from single family homes built in the 1940s to townhomes in the city's newest neighborhood, Bay Meadows.
 
San Mateo is also home to Coyote Point, Sawyer Camp Trail, and Crystal Springs Reservoir, unique destinations for those that enjoy the outdoors.

Overview for San Mateo, CA

140,535 people live in San Mateo, where the median age is 38.6 and the average individual income is $85,039.05. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

140,535

Total Population

38.6 years

Median Age

High

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

$85,039.05

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.

81
Very Walkable
Walking Score
75
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
49
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Leonard Ko, CPT, Belmont Hills Pilates, and Endure Fit Club.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 1 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.6 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.83 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.99 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.82 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.89 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Mateo, CA

San Mateo has 53,985 households, with an average household size of 10.25. 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. 140,535 people call San Mateo home. The population density is 8,319.734 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

140,535

Total Population

High

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

38.63116305546661

Median Age

49.29 / 50.71%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
53,985

Total Households

10.25

Average Household Size

$85,039.05

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in San Mateo, CA

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Mixed Schools ()
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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School rating
San Mateo

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