Economy & Jobs — San Mateo, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $153,504 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$174,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $80,312 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 59,457 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 25.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.1% |
| Retail | 8.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 792 |
| Fast Food | 607 |
| Real Estate Offices | 527 |
| Dental Offices | 523 |
| Physician Offices | 404 |
| Law Offices | 376 |
| Child Day Care | 359 |
| Coffee Shops | 297 |
| Insurance Agencies | 260 |
| Auto Repair | 242 |
| Beauty Salons | 202 |
| Commercial Banks | 188 |
| Grocery Stores | 183 |
| Accounting Firms | 158 |
| Hotels Motels | 134 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
