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San Mateo County
  • County in California
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San Mateo County

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A+
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade A+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade D minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    San Mateo County is located in California with a population of 762,488. San Mateo County is one of the best places to live in California. In San Mateo County, most residents own their homes. In San Mateo County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in San Mateo County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in San Mateo County are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,225,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,599
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    San Mateo County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      131.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0.8
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      40.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      75.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      335.9
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,329.3
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      190.5
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

    Working in San Mateo County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $136,837
    National
    $69,021

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