In San Mateo, California, the median home price is $1,606,159; median household income is $158,855; the population is 742,340; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 204.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
San Mateo at a glance
Population
742,340
Median Household Income
$158,855
Typical Home Value
$1,606,159
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
204.1
Avg Commute Time
26.4
About San Mateo
San Mateo has a population of 742,340. The median home value is $1,606,159, 87% above the California median. Median household income is $158,855 (60% above the California median). The most populated towns are San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Half Moon Bay.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in San Mateo
3 towns, by population.
San Mateo at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of San Mateo?
- San Mateo has a population of 742,340 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in San Mateo?
- The median home value in San Mateo is $1,606,159. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in San Mateo?
- Median household income in San Mateo is $158,855 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is San Mateo in?
- San Mateo is in California.
- How many towns are in San Mateo?
- San Mateo contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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