San Mateo
San Mateo combines urban convenience with suburban charm, offering a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by beautiful parks.
San Mateo combines urban convenience with suburban charm, offering a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by beautiful parks.
Located in the heart of the Peninsula, San Mateo combines urban convenience with suburban charm, offering a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by beautiful parks, excellent schools, and an array of dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. With its ideal location between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, San Mateo is one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and desirable cities.
San Mateo’s neighborhoods each offer their own appeal — from the tree-lined streets and elegant homes of Aragon and Baywood, to the family-friendly ambiance of Laurelwood and San Mateo Village, and the downtown area’s lively mix of condos, boutiques, and restaurants. The city’s architectural variety ranges from classic Mediterranean and Craftsman homes to sleek modern residences with Bay views.
Residents enjoy abundant green spaces including Central Park, Coyote Point Recreation Area, and the San Mateo Japanese Garden, as well as a robust calendar of community events, farmers markets, and festivals that create a strong sense of connection and pride.
For buyers, San Mateo offers diverse housing options, top-rated schools, and excellent commuter access via Caltrain, BART, and major highways. For sellers, the city’s continued demand, walkability, and proximity to major tech employers ensure strong property values and steady market activity.
Blending sophistication, diversity, and community spirit, San Mateo stands as a vibrant and evolving city — a place where residents can enjoy the energy of urban living with the comfort and warmth of a true neighborhood feel.
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.
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There's plenty to do around San Mateo, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Vibe 365 Pilates, Hughes Elite Fitness, and Leonard Ko, CPT.
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| Active | 3.25 miles | 30 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.1 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.47 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.69 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.48 miles | 60 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.56 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.13 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.21 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.79 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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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.
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