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San Mateo, California by the numbers
According to the FBI, San Mateo had 1.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 62% lower than the California rate (4.3). The median household income is $153,504 and the median home value is $1,618,700. Population: about 103,105 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in San Mateo?
San Mateo's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 1.7 per 1,000 residents, based on 170 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at 62% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. There were also 1,525 property crimes, a rate of 14.9 per 1,000. Compared with 2022, when 306 were reported, the count is down 44%.
| Offense (2025) | San Mateo count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 170 | 1.7 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 31 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 39 | 0.38 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 100 | 0.98 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,525 | 14.9 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 80 | 0.78 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,323 | 12.9 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 122 | 1.2 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in San Mateo changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 306 | 2,340 | 1 |
| 2023 | 342 | 1,907 | 2 |
| 2024 | 245 | 1,883 | 5 |
| 2025 | 170 | 1,525 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the San Mateo Police Department's own reports.
How does San Mateo compare with California?
The median household income in San Mateo is $153,504, 55% higher than the California median ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $1,618,700, and half of renters pay more than $3,077 a month. About 103,105 people live on 12 square miles of land, roughly 8,497 per square mile. The city lies in San Mateo County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | San Mateo | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,105 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $153,504 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,618,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $3,077 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 57.8% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 49.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in San Mateo?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in San Mateo. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Laurel Creek (40 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Mateo County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), earthquakes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in San Mateo?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in San Mateo city limits (active that day). Roads listed: SR 82. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near San Mateo?
Federal school lists place 19 public and 14 private schools within San Mateo. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. 10 state parks or recreation areas: Burleigh H. Murray Ranch, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, Gray Whale Cove State Beach, Half Moon Bay State Beach and Montara State Beach and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in San Mateo
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the San Mateo city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). It is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Alfa Pawn (San Mateo).
Liquor stores
15 liquor stores are on the map inside the San Mateo city limits: Avenue Liquors (San Mateo), Bevmo (San Mateo), Bobs Liquor (San Mateo), Centerwood Liquors INC (San Mateo), Hashi Market (San Mateo), Hillsdale Liquor (San Mateo), Kings Liquor (San Mateo), La Raza Liquor INC (San Mateo) and 7 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the San Mateo city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in San Mateo?
In 2025, San Mateo had 1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (170 reported), 62% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 14.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in San Mateo?
$153,504 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in San Mateo?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,618,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect San Mateo?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Mateo County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), earthquakes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Redwood City, CA (6 mi) · South San Francisco, CA (7 mi) · Hayward, CA (12 mi) · San Leandro, CA (13 mi) · Alameda, CA (13 mi) · Daly City, CA (13 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: San Mateo County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place San Mateo city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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