The Town FilesSan Mateo County, California
742,340 people. The median home is worth $1,559,600 (typical California town: $596,900) and the median household earns $158,855.
Towns in San Mateo County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | 105,661 | $1,618,700 | $153,504 | 38.3 |
| Daly City | 104,901 | $1,115,000 | $123,547 | 42.6 |
| Redwood City | 84,292 | $1,801,700 | $157,814 | 37.5 |
| South San Francisco | 66,105 | $1,188,800 | $136,578 | 43.2 |
| San Bruno | 43,908 | $1,207,500 | $141,272 | 39.8 |
| Pacifica | 38,640 | $1,249,800 | $160,523 | 44.6 |
| Foster City | 33,805 | $1,838,200 | $199,143 | 39.5 |
| Menlo Park | 33,780 | $2,000,001 | $210,025 | 39.5 |
| Burlingame | 31,386 | $2,000,001 | $174,000 | 41.2 |
| San Carlos | 30,722 | $2,000,001 | $237,470 | 41.7 |
| East Palo Alto | 30,034 | $1,102,600 | $113,493 | 36.3 |
| Belmont | 28,335 | $2,000,001 | $205,297 | 39.8 |
| Millbrae | 23,216 | $1,934,900 | $163,476 | 43.7 |
| North Fair Oaks | 14,027 | $1,276,900 | $104,884 | 32.7 |
| Half Moon Bay | 11,795 | $1,549,500 | $157,884 | 47.4 |
| Hillsborough | 11,387 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 47.0 |
| Atherton | 7,188 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 49.1 |
| El Granada | 5,481 | $1,424,700 | $213,347 | 53.7 |
| Woodside | 5,309 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 46.4 |
| Brisbane | 4,851 | $1,232,200 | $156,169 | 43.6 |
| Portola Valley | 4,456 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 60.6 |
| Broadmoor | 4,411 | $1,254,600 | $167,396 | 39.5 |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 4,406 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 45.4 |
| West Menlo Park | 3,930 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 40.6 |
| Moss Beach | 3,214 | $1,123,100 | $99,680 | 47.1 |
| Montara | 2,833 | $1,580,700 | $233,826 | 50.5 |
People and housing
| San Mateo County | Typical California town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,559,600 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,922 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $158,855 | $91,557 |
| Median age | 40.9 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.7% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
416,422 jobs in 2024, average pay $196,441 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 690 storm events in San Mateo County from 1996 to 2026, with 37 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
San Mateo County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| August 22, 2020 | Fire | DR-4558: Wildfires |
| August 20, 2020 | Fire | FM-5336: Czu Lightning Fire Complex |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).