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Cost of living, demographics, and community profile
As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for San Mateo is approximately 7.024% (7.057% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for San MateoThe median home value in San Mateo is $1.5M. The median monthly rent is $3,135. Annual property taxes average $9k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in San Mateo have decreased 3.2% over the past two years. Buyers may find more negotiating room in this market. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $3,295/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $141k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in San Mateo is $164k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in San Mateo are healthcare (26%) and arts, food, and hospitality (20%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.