Suburb
San Mateo
- AOverall Grade
- Suburb of San Francisco, CA
- 45 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityA+
- JobsB
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$921,700
National
$184,700Median Rent
$2,041
National
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San Mateo Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
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Working in San Mateo
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$103,399
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving San Mateo
- A+
Aragon High School
- San Mateo Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 235 reviews
- A+
Carlmont High School
- Sequoia Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 272 reviews
- A+
San Mateo High School
- San Mateo Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 218 reviews
- A+
South Hillsborough
- Hillsborough City Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
- 2 reviews
- A+
Hillsdale High School
- San Mateo Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 258 reviews
Top Private Schools in San Mateo
- A+
Junipero Serra High School
- Private School
- San Mateo, CA
- 9-12
- 297 reviews
- NG
St. Matthew Catholic School
- Private School
- San Mateo, CA
- K-8
- 1 review
- NG
St. Gregory School
- Private School
- San Mateo, CA
- K-8
- NG
St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School
- Private School
- San Mateo, CA
- PK, K-8
- 3 reviews
- NG
The Carey School
- Private School
- San Mateo, CA
- PK, K-5
San Mateo Reviews
45 reviews
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San Mateo is the ideal place to raise a family with it's outstanding schools, close knit community, diversity, beautiful parks, the Marina Lagoon, an amazing destination downtown, and a plethora of restaurants to dine at.
In my neighborhood, NorthEast Parkside, the homes are all well-kept (yes, they are all well over a million dollars, but money doesn't buy everything), and genuinely good neighbors who are compassionate and caring. I have the key to my neighbor's house and they have mine... that is just how much we trust and rely on each other.
The only drawback to San Mateo is, of course, the high cost of living and housing prices. The median price of a home in San Mateo is currently $1.4 million so those looking to enter the housing market are finding it nearly impossible, many are driven out of the market which is unfortunate.
In my neighborhood, NorthEast Parkside, the homes are all well-kept (yes, they are all well over a million dollars, but money doesn't buy everything), and genuinely good neighbors who are compassionate and caring. I have the key to my neighbor's house and they have mine... that is just how much we trust and rely on each other.
The only drawback to San Mateo is, of course, the high cost of living and housing prices. The median price of a home in San Mateo is currently $1.4 million so those looking to enter the housing market are finding it nearly impossible, many are driven out of the market which is unfortunate.
San Mateo is such a rich place to live. It is very family oriented. Everyone in San Mateo grows up knowing everyone. Living here is pricey but it is worth it. The people bond so richly. As a pacific islander, I grew up feeling like I belonged because there were so many people that looked just like me which is rare now that I have moved away from San Mateo. I felt as if I belonged to a community of family and friends. The education is great but not so diverse, it consists of mostly white people but still many Polynesians compared to other cities which was really cool. San Mateo is beautiful and growing fast, economically. The college of San Mateo is awesome and has a great education and athletic program.
San Mateo is an amazing place to live in. I grew up here and I can say that it is such an enriching community. Their are so many friendly people and everything about this place makes me feel like I fit in. The education is great, as well as so many amazing programs we have to further help the people in our community. This is not the most affordable place to live, but many make an effort to live here because of how great it is.