San Mateo County

CA · Pop. 109,030 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

San Mateo County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 109,030.

$/Acre: $15,862

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 333 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 108.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.65%

Combined Sales Tax7.9%

Cost of Living Index125.3

Median Household Income$63,356

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,862

Median Home Price$907K

Acres for Sale4456

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season333 days

Annual Rainfall23.3 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,989 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K433

Property Crime /100K266

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak