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As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for San Mateo-Foster is approximately 7.023% (7.056% 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 Mateo-FosterThe median home value in San Mateo-Foster is $1.6M. The median monthly rent is $3,219. Annual property taxes average $9k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in San Mateo-Foster have decreased 3.9% 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 $3,420/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $147k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in San Mateo-Foster is $178k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in San Mateo-Foster are healthcare (25%) and arts, food, and hospitality (21%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.