Explore San Mateo

Overview for San Mateo, CA

139,927 people live in San Mateo, where the median age is 38.7 and the average individual income is $88,810. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

139,927

Total Population

38.7 years

Median Age

High

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

$88,810

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 Pacific Coast Products, Rincon Del Cielo Taqueria, and Trio Kitchen.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Pacific Coast Products page on Yelp Search 2163 Palm Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.15 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Rincon Del Cielo Taqueria page on Yelp Search 1950 S Delaware St on Google Maps	Dining	0.16 miles	3 reviews	4.3/5 stars
Visit the Trio Kitchen page on Yelp Search 66 21st Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.19 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Fonzi's Chicken and Waffles page on Yelp Search 66 21st Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.19 miles	1 review	4/5 stars
Visit the El Zarape Bar And Grill page on Yelp Search 1808 El Camino Real on Google Maps	Dining	0.34 miles	3 reviews	3.3/5 stars
Visit the Woman In Care page on Yelp Search 2479 Flores St on Google Maps	Dining	0.37 miles	2 reviews	3/5 stars
Visit the San Mateo Little League American page on Yelp Search 1950 Leslie St on Google Maps	Active	0.16 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Bay Meadows Park page on Yelp Search 301 E 28th Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.47 miles	2 reviews	4/5 stars
Visit the Jennifer Le Skin Care page on Yelp Search 1933 S El Camino Real on Google Maps	Beauty	0.28 miles	2 reviews	4.5/5 stars
Visit the Demos Dokos page on Yelp Search 22 E 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.33 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Nura Integrative Health page on Yelp Search 11 24th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.34 miles	94 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Nails by Anna page on Yelp	Beauty	0.35 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Earnest Esthetics page on Yelp Search 2471 Flores St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.36 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Andy page on Yelp Search 108 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.39 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Ellementals page on Yelp Search 25 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.39 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair Design By Paige page on Yelp Search 25 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.39 miles	2 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the My Salon page on Yelp Search 25 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.39 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the baran brows page on Yelp Search 124 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.4 miles	155 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Dolly Effect page on Yelp Search 144 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.41 miles	37 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the VIP Salon page on Yelp Search 150 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.42 miles	101 reviews	4.1/5 stars
Visit the Skin Care Atelier page on Yelp Search 190 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.46 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pinky Nails page on Yelp Search 1664 Palm Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.48 miles	52 reviews	3.3/5 stars
Visit the Sal' Ley Hair Style Plus page on Yelp Search 1662 Palm Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.48 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Hair by Janina page on Yelp Search 1662 Palm Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.48 miles	20 reviews	4.4/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Mateo, CA

Population Households Employment

San Mateo has 54,282 households, with an average household size of 2.5375. 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. 139,927 people call San Mateo home. The population density is 8,272 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

139,927

Total Population

High

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

38.7 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

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

54,282

Total Households

2.5375

Average Household Size

$88,810

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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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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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.

Type

Name

Communities

Morgan Hill
Cambrian
Los Gatos
Saratoga
Santa Cruz
Santa Clara
San Mateo
Cupertino
Sunnyvale

Explore Morgan Hill

It offers its residents an abundance of wide-open space and views of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Because of the discovery of mineral springs, it is known for its charming downtown village, beautiful city parks, and award-winning wineries.
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This city was initially known for its vast open space and fertile soil that made the area ideal for fruit orchards.
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