The original concept of San Mateo was as a designated spot for wealthy San Franciscans to visit their summer homes in the 1800's. Today it is a vast, suburban Silicon Valley city with ethnically and economically diverse residents. #LiveWorkPlayHere
105,087 people live in San Mateo, where the median age is 37.7 and the average individual income is $71,429. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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San Mateo has 40,233 households, with an average household size of 2.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Mateo do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 105,087 people call San Mateo home. The population density is 8,660.48 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The original concept of San Mateo was as a designated spot for wealthy San Franciscans to visit their summer homes in the 1800's. Today it is a vast, suburban Silicon Valley city with ethnically and economically diverse residents. Several companies headquarters are housed here, including Franklin Templeton Investments, NetSuite, and Sony. Unlike other Silicon Valley neighborhoods, San Mateo has a great downtown with a vibrant walkable area featuring tons of dining, a nightlife scene, and a cinema. Residents appreciate the excellent schools here, two of which are immersive language schools, teaching both Spanish and Cantonese. Though housing tends to be on the higher end of the pricing scale, there are still entry level spaces and apartment complexes present.
Commute
Three local CalTrain stations make it easy to commute into San Francisco, Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San Jose. Buses run throughout the area but are hard to come by and further from main roads, so as with other Silicon Valley cities, having a car is ideal for local transport
Schools K-5
Sunnybrae Elementary (Public) - Rated 4/5 via Great Migrations
Schools K-8
St. Matthew Catholic School (Private) - Rated 4/5 via Great Migrations
Schools 6-8
Borel Middle Schools (Public) - Rated 4/5 via Great Migrations
Schools 9-12
Compass High School (Private) - Rated 5/5 via Great Migrations
Junipero Serra High School (Private) - Rated 4/5 via Great Migrations
With its vibrant walkable downtown, grocery/specialty stores, and Hillsdale Mall, there is little need to leave the city for errands. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Coyote Point, a spot on the bay popular for jogging, walking, and picnics. Other spots of interest: Pancho Villa Taqueria for yummy, laid back Mexican food, Curiodyssey animal and science museum, and the San Mateo Japanese garden for a zen tea garden experience.
Sources:
https://goodmigrations.com/city-guides/silicon-valley/san-mateo
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