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San Mateo
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA
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Suburb
San Francisco

San Mateo

#11 in Best Places to Live in San Mateo County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    San Mateo is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 105,087. San Mateo is in San Mateo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Mateo offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In San Mateo there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in San Mateo and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in San Mateo are highly rated.
    About San Mateo...
    Population
    105,087
    Suburb of
    San Francisco
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,283,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,770
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      150.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      39
      40.7
    • Robbery
      67.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      496.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,418.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      275.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in San Mateo

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $133,612
    National
    $69,021
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