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Crime in San Mateo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in San Mateo. Key points include:
There were 2,125 total crimes in San Mateo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in San Mateo is 2,126.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in San Mateo is 243.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in San Mateo is 1,883.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in San Mateo is 0.34% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In San Mateo Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
San Mateo / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,125 | 2,126.5 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 243 | 243.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 74 | 74.1 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 138 | 138.1 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,882 | 1,883.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 98 | 98.1 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,577 | 1,578.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 207 | 207.1 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in San Mateo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in San Mateo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in San Mateo is 250 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in San Mateo is 2.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in San Mateo is $1,686,905.
The median income in San Mateo is $153,504.
San Mateo's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In San Mateo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | San Mateo | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 116 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 546 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 131 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
San Mateo, CA Weather
The average high in San Mateo is 66.7° and the average low is 49.1°.
There are 42.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | San Mateo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 24.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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San Mateo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in San Mateo
The current population in San Mateo is 103,105. The population has increased 8.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103,105 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 103,555 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 104,165 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 105,087 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 103,619 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 104,333 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 104,035 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 103,500 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 102,224 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 101,335 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 100,114 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 98,601 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 97,322 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 95,957 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 94,751 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in San Mateo
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San Mateo is:
34.4% White with 35,492 White residents.
1.4% African American with 1,454 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 152 American Indian residents.
28.0% Asian with 28,820 Asian residents.
1.3% Hawaiian with 1,369 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 1,223 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 6,177 Two Or More residents.
27.6% Hispanic with 28,418 Hispanic residents.
| Race | San Mateo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 28.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 27.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in San Mateo
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San Mateo is 50.5% female with 52,019 female residents.
San Mateo is 49.5% male with 51,086 male residents.
| Gender | San Mateo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in San Mateo for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in San Mateo completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in San Mateo completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in San Mateo completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in San Mateo completed some college.
7.0% of adults in San Mateo completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in San Mateo completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in San Mateo completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in San Mateo completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in San Mateo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | San Mateo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For San Mateo, California
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3.7% of households in San Mateo earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in San Mateo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in San Mateo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in San Mateo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.5% of households in San Mateo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.4% of households in San Mateo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.8% of households in San Mateo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in San Mateo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.0% of households in San Mateo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
38.8% of households in San Mateo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | San Mateo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 38.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
