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Suburb of San Francisco, CA
Current Resident: Burlingame is home! I moved here with my mom and dad when I was 2 1/2. My two little sisters were born here, this is home! Everywhere you go - you will see a friendly smile and friends who you grew up either in school or from the local softball team. Burlingame is clean, the people are kind and the weather is usually beautiful! Of course, I am so excited for August when I go away to school, but I will truly miss my town. I already cannot wait to come back to visit, because I know that I will be welcomed home with so many hugs and smiles!... Read 40 reviews
Population 31,142
#1 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
Suburb of San Francisco, CA,
40 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Burlingame is home! I moved here with my mom and dad when I was 2 1/2. My two little sisters were born here, this is home! Everywhere you go - you will see a friendly smile and friends who you grew....
Burlingame is home! I moved here with my mom and dad when I was 2 1/2. My two little sisters were born here, this is home! Everywhere you go - you will see a friendly smile and friends who you grew....
Read 40 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 31,142,
Former Resident: Growing up in Foster City was fantastic! It is a fantastic place to raise a family. The water and parks are serene. Don't expect a nightlife - there isn't one. As someone in their 20's, I am looking for something else, with a little more excitement.... Read 32 reviews
Population 33,511
#2 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says Growing up in Foster City was fantastic! It is a fantastic place to raise a family. The water and parks are serene. Don't expect a nightlife - there isn't one. As someone in their 20's, I am looking....
Growing up in Foster City was fantastic! It is a fantastic place to raise a family. The water and parks are serene. Don't expect a nightlife - there isn't one. As someone in their 20's, I am looking....
Read 32 reviews.
Population: 33,511,
Current Resident: San Carlos is blessed with great weather throughout the year. All of North, South and Easy bay are easily accessible making our daily commute very easy. The neighborhood has quaint downtown full of restaurants with excellent food and ambience. Even the new apartments being built by the Laurel street and the Caltrain station are aesthetically pleasing. SC is full of Redwood and other large trees. Edgewood park is close by and great for hikes and picnics. Trader Joe's, Lucky, Home depot, TJ Max, etc are close by. Access to highly rated schools, downtown book shops, SC Youth center makes it perfect for kids too!... Read 62 reviews
Population 30,754
#3 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
62 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says San Carlos is blessed with great weather throughout the year. All of North, South and Easy bay are easily accessible making our daily commute very easy. The neighborhood has quaint downtown full of....
San Carlos is blessed with great weather throughout the year. All of North, South and Easy bay are easily accessible making our daily commute very easy. The neighborhood has quaint downtown full of....
Read 62 reviews.
Population: 30,754,
Alexandria, VA•
Private School•
9-12
Parent: My son went here, and he loved his four years at the Holy Hill. He was a 3 year varsity football player, and has especially fond memories of playing the game against Woodberry Forest School, every November. It is a great place to send your child!... Read 46 reviews
Students 464
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
9-12,
46 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My son went here, and he loved his four years at the Holy Hill. He was a 3 year varsity football player, and has especially fond memories of playing the game against Woodberry Forest School, every....
My son went here, and he loved his four years at the Holy Hill. He was a 3 year varsity football player, and has especially fond memories of playing the game against Woodberry Forest School, every....
Read 46 reviews.
Students: 464,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Suburb of San Jose, CA
Current Resident: Menlo Park is one of the most inviting communities. It is surround by many fun and lively locations like downtown Palo Alto and Redwood City, while still remaining a quiet and cozy place to live. Being in Menlo Park, I have been able to attend one of the best public high schools and participate and some of the best high school athletics. The amount of opportunities available in this area are endless. Lastly, being around such successful people in the Silicon Valley gives our students a boost of motivation to work hard and succeed in their lives after education, making Menlo Park an academically rigorous and competitive place.... Read 74 reviews
Population 33,677
#4 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
Suburb of San Jose, CA,
74 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Menlo Park is one of the most inviting communities. It is surround by many fun and lively locations like downtown Palo Alto and Redwood City, while still remaining a quiet and cozy place to live.....
Menlo Park is one of the most inviting communities. It is surround by many fun and lively locations like downtown Palo Alto and Redwood City, while still remaining a quiet and cozy place to live.....
Read 74 reviews.
Population: 33,677,
Current Resident: I love the fact that Hillsborough is such a friendly place to live. All of the people are connected through a social media site called Nextdoor, and they people who post on the site are very active when it comes to warning their neighbors about stormy weather or recent break-ins.... Read 7 reviews
Population 11,390
#5 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the fact that Hillsborough is such a friendly place to live. All of the people are connected through a social media site called Nextdoor, and they people who post on the site are very active....
I love the fact that Hillsborough is such a friendly place to live. All of the people are connected through a social media site called Nextdoor, and they people who post on the site are very active....
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 11,390,
Current Resident: I want to see a lot more sights to see more nature. Sometimes I try and go for walks but the experience ends up to be too noisy. I guess that’s something that happens with people and cars normally though. There are a couple parks here and there but nothing too exciting. There is a good amount of small businesses which is nice to go grab a bagel a milkshake. The people are mostly very friendly. One things I don’t like is the amount of trash I see it’s not a lot but more than I’d like to see.... Read 3 reviews
Population 3,492
#6 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I want to see a lot more sights to see more nature. Sometimes I try and go for walks but the experience ends up to be too noisy. I guess that’s something that happens with people and cars normally....
I want to see a lot more sights to see more nature. Sometimes I try and go for walks but the experience ends up to be too noisy. I guess that’s something that happens with people and cars normally....
Read 3 reviews.
Population: 3,492,
Neighborhood in Redwood City, CA
Population 882
#7 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
Neighborhood in Redwood City, CA,
Population: 882,
Current Resident: Overall, living in Belmont has been great. It is a great get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities like San Francisco or LA. And if you grow tired of the slow life, it's only a 30-40 minute drive to SF or Santa Cruz. For the most part, the schools and teachers really seem to care about the student's well being and scholastic success, and the students themselves are diverse and friendly. I have been a part of the Belmont education system since elementary school to high school, and there have been very little to no instances of bullying. Cyber-bullying is probably more prominent than physical, but it is still a relatively uncommon occurence, and school admins take swift action when it is reported to them. While the benefits far outweigh the cons, one of my biggest issue with Belmont is cost to live here. Affordability is a big one, and one that you'd think would drive people to the suburbs. However the exorbitant rates seen in NYC and SF seem to continue in Belmont.... Read 62 reviews
Population 28,109
#8 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall, living in Belmont has been great. It is a great get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities like San Francisco or LA. And if you grow tired of the slow life, it's only a 30-40 minute....
Overall, living in Belmont has been great. It is a great get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities like San Francisco or LA. And if you grow tired of the slow life, it's only a 30-40 minute....
Population: 28,109,
Niche User: I attend Menlo College in Atherton. I love the area. It is so peaceful and safe. I love how diverse Atherton is and how nice the people are. Right below San Francisco and right next to Standford so there is a lot of things to do and enjoy. Only downside is that the cost of living is very high.... Read 11 reviews
Population 7,181
#9 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I attend Menlo College in Atherton. I love the area. It is so peaceful and safe. I love how diverse Atherton is and how nice the people are. Right below San Francisco and right next to Standford so....
I attend Menlo College in Atherton. I love the area. It is so peaceful and safe. I love how diverse Atherton is and how nice the people are. Right below San Francisco and right next to Standford so....
Read 11 reviews.
Population: 7,181,
Population 1,895
#10 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Read 8 reviews.
Population: 1,895,
Niche User: I love living here. It is really nice and quiet, and a nice nieghborhood.... Read 1 review
Population 2,630
#11 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I love living here. It is really nice and quiet, and a nice nieghborhood..
I love living here. It is really nice and quiet, and a nice nieghborhood..
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 2,630,
Niche User: There are no very large and public crimes. There have been issues of people not locking doors and being stolen from, but otherwise, nothing.... Read 6 reviews
Population 1,960
#12 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says There are no very large and public crimes. There have been issues of people not locking doors and being stolen from, but otherwise, nothing..
There are no very large and public crimes. There have been issues of people not locking doors and being stolen from, but otherwise, nothing..
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 1,960,
Current Resident: Growing up here my whole life, I have grown a great love for San Mateo. As a kid I visited my mothers family in Arizona many times out of the year. Consequently, I grew close to them and wanted to live near them. This caused me to dislike San Mateo as it separated me from loved ones. I wanted to be part of all the family gatherings and events. However, this is something I did not have access to. My family lived in Arizona and Utah, so I didn’t see them as often as I liked. As I grew up, I spent less time visiting family and had to focus on school. As a result, I began to grow close to those around me. I grew close to those at school and at church. They showed up for me, supported me, and loved me. Blood or no blood, they were my family. I love them and am grateful for them. While there is no perfect place to live, San Mateo does not fail in making people feel connected. There is pride and love in being part of this community. We are connected to each other. We are family.... Read 66 reviews
Population 105,087
#13 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
66 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Growing up here my whole life, I have grown a great love for San Mateo. As a kid I visited my mothers family in Arizona many times out of the year. Consequently, I grew close to them and wanted to....
Growing up here my whole life, I have grown a great love for San Mateo. As a kid I visited my mothers family in Arizona many times out of the year. Consequently, I grew close to them and wanted to....
Read 66 reviews.
Population: 105,087,
Current Resident: I love living in Millbrae. It's very convenient to get to work either north or south thanks to Caltrain and BART connections (especially since all Caltrain services, including express trains, stop in Millbrae), but the town itself is quiet and safe-feeling. If you live close to downtown, you barely need to drive because Safeway, Trader Joe's, and several restaurants and smaller shops are within easy walking distance of each other. There are a lot of Chinese restaurants in particular, but other cuisines are represented as well. The weather is very comfortable even when considering the pleasant weather throughout the Bay Area: temperatures are cooler in the summer than cities further south, but the fog isn't as oppressive as more northern cities. The only complaint I have is that airport and rail noise can be a bit loud, but the pros far outweight the cons.... Read 71 reviews
Population 23,083
#14 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
71 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in Millbrae. It's very convenient to get to work either north or south thanks to Caltrain and BART connections (especially since all Caltrain services, including express trains, stop in....
I love living in Millbrae. It's very convenient to get to work either north or south thanks to Caltrain and BART connections (especially since all Caltrain services, including express trains, stop in....
Read 71 reviews.
Population: 23,083,
Population 1,689
#15 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
Population: 1,689,
Current Resident: I am a current high-school senior who moved to Portola Valley during middle school. Quaint little town in the midst of the bustling Bay Area. Not too far from Palo Alto or Redwood City. A couple overpriced but nice neighborhood markets and a local farmer's market. Cute library, local field and playground. Lots of families. Local gas station is insanely expensive. Local school is alright. Very little diversity given the area's high cost of living (but in all honesty what place in the Bay Area doesn't have a high cost of living?) and it is predominantly white. Local middle school was not terrible in my opinion, there were some good teachers although the administration was bizarre and school community again lacking in diversity. Not much to do unless you drive somewhere or like biking, hiking, or riding horses.... Read 1 review
Population 4,458
#16 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I am a current high-school senior who moved to Portola Valley during middle school. Quaint little town in the midst of the bustling Bay Area. Not too far from Palo Alto or Redwood City. A couple....
I am a current high-school senior who moved to Portola Valley during middle school. Quaint little town in the midst of the bustling Bay Area. Not too far from Palo Alto or Redwood City. A couple....
Population: 4,458,
Current Resident: It is a very nice environment to live in and the people are very friendly, however, there is not much to do within walking distance.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,449
#17 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a very nice environment to live in and the people are very friendly, however, there is not much to do within walking distance..
It is a very nice environment to live in and the people are very friendly, however, there is not much to do within walking distance..
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 1,449,
Population 2,429
#18 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Population: 2,429,
Current Resident: Woodside is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Mixed in with the spectacular northern California woodlands, but still close to San Francisco, San Jose, and other bustling cities in between, Woodside is the perfect combination. However, it is absurdly expensive.... Read 3 reviews
Population 5,316
#19 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Woodside is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Mixed in with the spectacular northern California woodlands, but still close to San Francisco, San Jose, and other bustling cities in between,....
Woodside is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Mixed in with the spectacular northern California woodlands, but still close to San Francisco, San Jose, and other bustling cities in between,....
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 5,316,
Niche User: This area is a safe and family friendly neighborhood.... Read 5 reviews
Population 8,804
#20 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says This area is a safe and family friendly neighborhood..
This area is a safe and family friendly neighborhood..
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 8,804,
Population 879
#21 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 879,
Current Resident: San Bruno is a tight community that likes to be involved and help others. It is a safe and quiet area. It has many types of transportation available with cal train and Bart being quite close. In Downtown there are many diverse places to eat with amazing food. Here you can also find produce markets, bakeries,ice-cream shops and fun places. Local businesses also support their local schools in various ways. Nearby there are also multiple parks to have some fun! The weather here is also very nice. It is not to hot nor to cold, it has a balanced mix of the two.... Read 89 reviews
Population 43,775
#22 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
89 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says San Bruno is a tight community that likes to be involved and help others. It is a safe and quiet area. It has many types of transportation available with cal train and Bart being quite close. In....
San Bruno is a tight community that likes to be involved and help others. It is a safe and quiet area. It has many types of transportation available with cal train and Bart being quite close. In....
Read 89 reviews.
Population: 43,775,
Population 4,213
#23 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
Population: 4,213,
Town in California
Current Resident: I have been living in Redwood City for almost my entire life and so much have changed here. If you love living in an urban area then this city is perfect! Downtown Redwood City is transforming into a city life with new tech companies coming in which adds more jobs and opportunities for anyone interested in the tech field. The weather here is not extreme like other cities, it never stays too hot nor too cold and that is because the city is surrounded by beautiful greenery. There are also many places to visit such as historic buildings that are located in downtown Redwood City. Lastly, the housing here is great as there are many beautiful houses here in a very safe neighborhood. However, cities are not perfect, the main problem with the city is the heavy traffic and the increased cost of living.... Read 121 reviews
Population 83,905
#24 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
Town in California,
121 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have been living in Redwood City for almost my entire life and so much have changed here. If you love living in an urban area then this city is perfect! Downtown Redwood City is transforming into a....
I have been living in Redwood City for almost my entire life and so much have changed here. If you love living in an urban area then this city is perfect! Downtown Redwood City is transforming into a....
Read 121 reviews.
Population: 83,905,
Population 2,062
#25 Best Places to Live in San Mateo County.
Population: 2,062,
Saratoga, CA•
PK, K-8
Students 403
Student-teacher ratio 9:1
SARATOGA, CA,
PK, K-8,
24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Read 24 reviews.
Students: 403,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Los Angeles, CA•
Public School•
K-4
Works Here: I would highly recommend Stella Elementary to any prospective parent or staff member. As a former teacher, I can testify administration and staff go above and beyond to ensure teachers are equipped with technology and any tools needed to have a student-centered, efficiently running classroom. Anything you need, they will work to get it. As a bonus, every grade level has at least one IA to support with instruction and behavior. I have never felt so valued and cared for with any school I've experienced in the past, especially when it comes to supporting physical and mental well-being. One of Stella's highlights is their mission empower students and create leaders in our community. In many ways, including the use of PBIS, the staff at Stella work hard to cultivate a positive, warm, friendly, and caring community for everyone who is part of the SECA family.... Read 3 reviews
Students 224
Student-teacher ratio 19:1
Public School,
LOS ANGELES, CA,
K-4,
Featured Review: Works Here says I would highly recommend Stella Elementary to any prospective parent or staff member. As a former teacher, I can testify administration and staff go above and beyond to ensure teachers are equipped....
I would highly recommend Stella Elementary to any prospective parent or staff member. As a former teacher, I can testify administration and staff go above and beyond to ensure teachers are equipped....
Students: 224,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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