Living in San Mateo
San Mateo is a city in California, United States, home to 103,536 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 1%, #42 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 1%, #47 of 7,271), commuters (top 1%, #42 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about San Mateo
- The San Francisco Bay is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 34 min and sets around 1:55; in late June it sets around 5:34.
How San Mateo ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #3,323 of 11,898 | #17 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #7,554 of 9,771 | #33 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #4,958 of 8,006 | #25 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #3,066 of 6,237 | #19 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #149 of 9,474 | #27 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #434 of 9,474 | #28 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #279 of 10,762 | #31 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #65 of 4,537 | #12 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #67 of 4,444 | #13 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #37 of 3,053 | #12 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,293 of 7,271 | #43 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #42 of 6,227 | #1 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #147 of 3,933 | #22 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #140 of 2,119 | #11 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 41 | #4,335 of 8,006 | #15 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 24 | #10,155 of 12,111 | #78 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #89 of 4,114 | #18 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 83 | #47 of 7,271 | #4 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #138 of 9,474 | #6 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #16,198 of 18,063 | #414 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #1,224 of 16,523 | #136 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 9 | #17,220 of 18,063 | #559 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 81 | #222 of 16,523 | #14 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 85 | #20 of 21,167 | #1 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #1,063 of 12,111 | #12 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #174 of 6,413 | #21 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 84 | #42 of 12,111 | #2 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #172 of 4,750 | #21 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Burlingame (California) 4 km
- Foster City 5 km
- Hillsborough (California) 5 km
- Belmont (California) 6 km
- Millbrae 7 km
- San Carlos (California) 8 km
- San Bruno 11 km
- Redwood City 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.