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San mateo, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in San mateo.

Population: 68,751 (Census ACS)

The median home value in San mateo, CA is $2.15M — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.08M after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,884/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$2.15M

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.15M
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.8%
10-year appreciation
+57.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$2.17M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.08M
Median list price
$1.21M
Median price per sqft
$659
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
114
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,884/mo
1-year rent change
+8.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
San Mateo-Foster City, San Mateo Union High, San Mateo County Office of Education
Schools include
Baywood Elementary, Borel Middle, Highlands Elementary, San Mateo Park Elementary, Parkside Montessori

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hewlett-Packard (620-640 Page Mill Road) (12 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,542
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
136,307
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
100,313

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Fort Point National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
San Carlos Airport (SQL) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Carlos Airport (SQL) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,745 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
60.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
87.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
390,970
Average weekly wage
$3,458
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Information, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
482

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

San mateoState medianUS median
Median home value$2.15M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.08M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,884/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in San mateo, CA?
$2.15M.
What is the median sale price in San mateo, CA?
$1.08M.
How long do homes take to sell in San mateo, CA?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in San mateo, CA?
Typical rent: $3,884/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San mateo, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is San mateo, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in San mateo, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in San mateo, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near San mateo, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve San mateo, CA?
18 schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is San mateo, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in San mateo, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in San mateo, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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