Housing by town in San Mateo County, California
San Mateo County, California has 31 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $2,922 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $2,316 in 2015–2019 (+26.2%; Up after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $2,922 (±$40)
- Households that rent
- 41.5%
- Median household income
- $158,855
- Places
- 31
Cities, towns and townships in San Mateo County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton | $3,500 or more | 12.4% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Baywood Park | $3,500 or more | 10.3% | $217,206 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Belmont | $2,875 | 45.2% | $205,297 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Brisbane | $2,574 | 45.3% | $156,169 | $1,232,200 | $8,654 |
| Broadmoor | $3,500 or more | 27.2% | $167,396 | $1,254,600 | $6,863 |
| Burlingame | $2,785 | 51.8% | $174,000 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Colma | $2,303 | 46.7% | $148,295 | $1,062,000 | $7,830 |
| Daly City | $2,551 | 39.8% | $123,547 | $1,115,000 | $6,442 |
| East Palo Alto | $2,244 | 50.9% | $113,493 | $1,102,600 | $7,700 |
| El Granada | — | 11.5% | $213,347 | $1,424,700 | $8,235 |
| Emerald Lake Hills | $3,500 or more | 9.2% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Foster City | $3,500 or more | 49.2% | $199,143 | $1,838,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Half Moon Bay | $2,433 | 28.9% | $157,884 | $1,549,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Highlands | $3,500 or more | 15.3% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Hillsborough | $3,500 or more | 6.5% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| La Honda | $1,196 | 29.8% | $250,000 or more | $935,500 | $8,082 |
| Ladera | — | 3.8% | $235,750 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Menlo Park | $3,239 | 45.8% | $210,025 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Millbrae | $3,272 | 39.2% | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $9,996 |
| Montara | $3,032 | 21.8% | $233,826 | $1,580,700 | $9,051 |
| Moss Beach | — | 1.0% | $99,680 | $1,123,100 | $7,625 |
| North Fair Oaks | $2,314 | 52.3% | $104,884 | $1,276,900 | $7,492 |
| Pacifica | $3,098 | 32.3% | $160,523 | $1,249,800 | $7,933 |
| Portola Valley | $3,500 or more | 21.2% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Redwood City | $2,968 | 51.4% | $157,814 | $1,801,700 | $9,935 |
| San Bruno | $2,773 | 37.9% | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $6,212 |
| San Carlos | $2,854 | 32.2% | $237,470 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| San Mateo | $3,077 | 50.1% | $153,504 | $1,618,700 | $10,000 or more |
| South San Francisco | $2,802 | 41.0% | $136,578 | $1,188,800 | $7,283 |
| West Menlo Park | $3,324 | 21.7% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Woodside | $3,500 or more | 12.6% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $44,150 | $73,550 | $117,700 |
| 2 people | $50,450 | $84,050 | $134,500 |
| 3 people | $56,750 | $94,550 | $151,300 |
| 4 people | $63,050 | $105,050 | $168,100 |
| 5 people | $68,100 | $113,500 | $181,550 |
| 6 people | $73,150 | $121,900 | $195,000 |
| 7 people | $78,200 | $130,300 | $208,450 |
| 8 people | $83,250 | $138,700 | $221,900 |
How the places in San Mateo County rank across California
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Crime reported to police in San Mateo County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,297 | 321 | 14,274 | 1,993 | 716,092 | 17 of 17 |
| 2024 | 1,933 | 266 | 12,222 | 1,682 | 726,497 | 17 of 17 |
| 2025 | 1,667 | 226 | 10,289 | 1,396 | 737,016 | 17 of 17 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for San Mateo County recorded 1,667 violent and 10,289 property crimes, 226 and 1,396 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in San Mateo County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County Sheriff's Office | 127,999 | 232 | 1,376 |
| San Mateo Police Department | 102,362 | 172 | 1,538 |
| Daly City Police Department | 100,564 | 255 | 1,388 |
| Redwood City Police Department | 82,769 | 305 | 1,214 |
| South San Francisco Police Department | 64,363 | 199 | 796 |
| San Bruno Police Department | 41,622 | 80 | 615 |
| Pacifica Police Department | 36,699 | 57 | 359 |
| Menlo Park Police Department | 32,887 | 61 | 509 |
| Foster City Police Department | 32,395 | 22 | 251 |
| Burlingame Police Department | 30,794 | 51 | 603 |
| East Palo Alto Police Department | 29,143 | 161 | 469 |
| Belmont Police Department | 26,859 | 37 | 349 |
| Hillsborough Police Department | 11,126 | 5 | 55 |
| Atherton Police Department | 6,986 | 5 | 57 |
| Brisbane Police Department | 4,625 | 2 | 44 |
ZIP codes in San Mateo County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94080 | 64,761 | $2,809 | $1,188,700 | $136,733 | 41.1% |
| 94015 | 64,091 | $2,757 | $1,165,500 | $127,056 | 39.6% |
| 94014 | 45,315 | $2,177 | $1,036,900 | $122,966 | 40.3% |
| 94403 | 43,276 | $3,263 | $1,746,300 | $174,917 | 47.5% |
| 94010 | 43,025 | $2,797 | $2,000,000 or more | $196,882 | 40.4% |
| 94066 | 42,728 | $2,773 | $1,207,500 | $141,272 | 37.9% |
| 94025 | 40,721 | $3,251 | $2,000,000 or more | $216,601 | 41.5% |
| 94044 | 37,274 | $3,093 | $1,249,800 | $160,408 | 32.4% |
| 94061 | 37,048 | $2,845 | $1,900,500 | $146,265 | 46.0% |
| 94404 | 35,881 | $3,500 or more | $1,714,400 | $192,332 | 48.8% |
| 94401 | 35,295 | $2,762 | $1,184,500 | $122,227 | 56.6% |
| 94063 | 34,433 | $2,809 | $1,042,500 | $116,760 | 68.7% |
| 94070 | 30,447 | $2,854 | $2,000,000 or more | $240,074 | 31.4% |
| 94002 | 27,534 | $2,872 | $2,000,000 or more | $203,965 | 45.0% |
| 94062 | 25,759 | $2,863 | $2,000,000 or more | $233,262 | 27.3% |
| 94402 | 25,475 | $3,500 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $172,522 | 41.6% |
| 94030 | 22,689 | $3,272 | $1,934,900 | $163,476 | 39.2% |
| 94019 | 14,419 | $2,028 | $1,556,800 | $153,781 | 26.2% |
| 94065 | 11,673 | $3,500 or more | $1,811,800 | $215,955 | 34.1% |
| 94027 | 7,002 | $3,500 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $250,000 or more | 12.4% |
| 94028 | 6,531 | $3,500 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $250,000 or more | 18.1% |
| 94005 | 4,692 | $2,574 | $1,232,200 | $156,169 | 45.3% |
| 94018 | 3,834 | — | $1,430,200 | $230,053 | 16.3% |
| 94037 | 2,917 | $3,032 | $1,580,700 | $233,826 | 21.8% |
| 94038 | 2,683 | — | $1,123,100 | $99,680 | 1.0% |
| 94020 | 1,694 | $1,715 | $995,900 | $250,000 or more | 29.9% |
| 94060 | 1,465 | $850 | $1,401,500 | $127,973 | 30.4% |
| 94021 | 321 | — | $1,073,100 | $250,000 or more | 28.1% |
| 94074 | 126 | — | — | $250,000 or more | 34.3% |
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Questions about San Mateo County
What is the crime rate in San Mateo County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for San Mateo County recorded 226 violent and 1,396 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,667 violent and 10,289 property crimes in all).
Which place in San Mateo County has the lowest rent?
La Honda has the lowest median gross rent, $1,196 (±$714) a month.
What is the median rent in San Mateo County, California?
The median gross rent in San Mateo County is $2,922 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Mateo County, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Mateo County, California
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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