San Mateo, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
103,619
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
7.8%
Median Home
$1,186,400
Median Income
$126,102
Median Rent
$2,658
San Mateo SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
8.5
Commute
5
San Mateo, CA Crime Report
2,580
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,451.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
4.49%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
San Mateo / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,580 | 2,451.4 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 274 | 260.3 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 3.8 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 71 | 67.5 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 158 | 150.1 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,306 | 2,191.1 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 523 | 496.9 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,493 | 1,418.6 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 290 | 275.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
San Mateo, CA Cost Of Living
205
San Mateo's Overall Cost Of Living
San Mateo's Overall Cost Of Living
2.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | San Mateo | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 126 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 130 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 127 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 382 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 148 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 140 | 126 | 100 | |
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Rankings for San Mateo in California
Map Of San Mateo, CA
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Population over time in San Mateo
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 103,619 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 104,035 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 103,500 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 102,224 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 101,335 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 100,114 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 98,601 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 97,322 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 95,957 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 94,751 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in San Mateo
| Race | San Mateo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.0% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.1% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 23.9% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 24.5% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in San Mateo
| Gender | San Mateo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in San Mateo for adults over 25
| Education | San Mateo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For San Mateo, California
| Income | San Mateo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.1% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.6% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.7% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.5% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
