City Guide
San Mateo, CA
Overview
San Mateo, CA, is known for its historic downtown and Central Park. San Mateo is home to around 105,000 people, making it a mid-sized city. A fun fact about San Mateo is that it has a Japanese garden located within San Mateo Central Park. The landscape architect previously worked at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Additionally, Seal Point Park features windsurfing, pathways for biking and walking, and bird-watching areas.
What’s it like to live in San Mateo, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in San Mateo, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$1,614,000
and homes stay on the market for 14 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in San Mateo are $1,800,000
and $834,500
, respectively. San Mateo area townhouses have a median sale price of $1,600,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in San Mateo, CAExplore our San Mateo housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how San Mateo home prices compare to other markets. Explore our San Mateo rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how San Mateo rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in San Mateo, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around San Mateo
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
San Mateo Village | $1,550,000 | 88 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Hillsdale | $1,600,000 | 90 / 100 | 69 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Baywood | $2,750,000 | 83 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
San Mateo Park | $3,588,000 | 82 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Aragon / Baywood | $2,495,000 | 92 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Popular homes for sale in San Mateo
See all homes for saleRental listings in San Mateo
See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsSan Mateo Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '24 - Mar '24, 23% of San Mateo homebuyers searched to move out of San Mateo, while 77% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into San Mateo from outside metros.
- New York homebuyers searched to move into San Mateo more than any other metro followed by Santa Barbara and South Bend.
Where are people moving to San Mateo from?
- 77% of San Mateo homebuyers searched to stay within the San Mateo metropolitan area.
Where are people from San Mateo moving to?
Number of People Moving to San Mateo
least
most
People are moving to San Mateo from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Jan '24 - Mar '24 | ||
1 | 84 | ||
2 | 66 | ||
3 | 6 | ||
4 | 5 | ||
5 | 4 | ||
6 | 3 | ||
7 | 2 | ||
8 | 2 | ||
9 | 2 | ||
10 | 1 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in San Mateo, CA ?
There are countless wonderful ways to spend your time in San Mateo, CA, from enjoying local art, dining at some of the best restaurants in town, or spending time at a park. San Mateo has many popular museums including Peninsula Artists, Coyote Point Museum, and Angel Art Works, all of which are frequented by tourists and locals alike. Performing arts venues like Bayside Performing Arts Center and San Mateo Performing Arts Center are popular amongst locals. The city is also known for its parks and green spaces like Seal Point Park, Central Park, Laurelwood Park, just to name a few. Fiero Restaurant, Jack's Restaurant & Bar, and Celia's Mexican & American Restaurant are some of the many delicious restaurants to check out while in the city.
Explore some of the best things to do in San Mateo
What's the best way to get around San Mateo, CA ?
The best way to get around San Mateo is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, San Mateo has a walk score of 68, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. San Mateo has a transit score of 39, with a few nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 94403. You can also get around San Mateo by bike. With a bike score of 65, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
San Mateo Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
San Mateo has 1 heavy rail station; Hillsdale Station. This means you might be able to use heavy rail to commute or travel, depending on where you live and where you want to go.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 5 car rental locations. Renting a bike is another good way to get around. There is 1 bike rental location.