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San Mateo

San Mateo

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 After-School Snack Attack, Basecamp Fitness, and Coach Yola Fitness Trainer.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.08 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.75 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.75 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.83 miles 22 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.15 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.09 miles 11 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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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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