Housing & Real Estate — San Mateo, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 42,431 |
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| Occupied | 39,760 |
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| Vacant | 2,671 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 20,211 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 19,549 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,618,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,759,000 |
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| Median Rent | $3,079/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $10,001/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 24.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 38.6% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 3,150 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,220 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,395 |
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| Built before 1960 | 18,566 |
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| Median Year Built | 1964 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
