Why Live in San Mateo Park
San Mateo Park is a historic neighborhood featuring single-family homes from the 1910s to the 1930s, set on oversized lots with curving roads and nearly 70 landscaped traffic circles originally designed for horse-drawn carriages. The area boasts a mix of Colonial Revivals, Craftsman bungalows, Queen Annes, and Spanish Revivals, with spacious front lawns and privacy hedges. Many homes have backyards with swimming pools or tennis courts. The San Mateo Park Neighborhood Association fosters a tight-knit community through horticulture education, volunteer opportunities, and events. The neighborhood generally experiences low crime rates, being safer than the national average. Green spaces abound, with nearby parks like Pershing Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, and San Mateo Central Park offering features such as playgrounds, sports courts, and gardens. While the neighborhood itself lacks shopping and dining options, Burlingame Avenue, less than a mile away, provides a variety of stores and restaurants. Community events are hosted at local religious institutions, including the San Mateo Buddhist Temple and Chabad North Peninsula synagogue. El Camino Real serves as the main roadway, with easy access to Highway 101 and Interstate 280, and public transportation options include bus stops and the nearby Burlingame Caltrain station. San Francisco International Airport is 6 miles away, and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is 3 miles away. Students in San Mateo Park can attend highly rated Borel Middle School and San Mateo High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Mateo Park a good place to live?
San Mateo Park is a good place to live. San Mateo Park is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. San Mateo Park is a suburban neighborhood. San Mateo Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $205,415 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 77.6% of residents. A majority of residents in San Mateo Park are home owners, with 23.6% of residents renting and 76.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving San Mateo Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
San Mateo Park neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in San Mateo Park?
The median home price in San Mateo Park is $369,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $74,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,910 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $82K a year to afford the median home price in San Mateo Park. The average household income in San Mateo Park is $205K.
What are the best public schools in San Mateo Park?
The best public schools that serve San Mateo Park are:
What are the best private schools in San Mateo Park?
The best private schools that serve San Mateo Park are:
- St. Timothy School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- The Nueva School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Crystal Springs Uplands School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
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Home Trends in San Mateo Park, CA
On average, homes in San Mateo Park, San Mateo sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in San Mateo Park, San Mateo over the last 12 months is $369,900, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$369,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$344,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$369,900
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$890,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$343
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$369,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%