San Mateo (Spanish for "Saint Matthew") is a city in San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is one of the larger suburbs on the San Francisco Peninsula, located between Burlingame to the north, Foster City to the east, Belmont to the south, and Highlands-Baywood Park and Hillsborough to the west. San Mateo was incorporated in 1864.
We have a lot to brag about in San Mateo - great neighborhoods and schools, outstanding libraries and parks, and some of the best shopping and restaurants in the Peninsula
San Mateo has something for everyone. Check out the new stores at Bridgepointe and Hillsdale, our newly remodeled shopping centers, stroll around our downtown commercial district or visit one of our many neighborhood shopping centers. Our many financial and commercial centers offer the utmost in shopping convenience and serve as the premier employment center for the entire San Francisco Peninsula.
San Mateo is an ideal commercial location. Situated at the crossroad of three major freeways, San Mateo provides a link with San Francisco to the north, San Jose to the south, and the East Bay to the east. San Mateo's proximity to San Francisco Airport provides convenient air transportation.
Maintaining the quality of life remains a key goal for our community and the City's strategic business plan for economic development is designed to achieve this goal. We recognize our financial strength relies on a strong partnership between our residential and business community. The City's growth is carefully planned by our elected officials and the many citizen volunteers who serve on our advisory boards and commissions.
San Mateo has a dedicated work force which is known for its professionalism, contemporary organizational style and responsiveness. We offer a full range of city services as well as many excellent public facilities. These include our park and recreation programs, excellent library system, the San Mateo County Expo Center and the College of San Mateo. I hope this web site will help you get to know San Mateo and what we have to offer. We are proud of our City and are happy to share it with you.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $701,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $814,267; Detached houses: $896,401; Townhouses or other attached units: $673,921; In 2-unit structures: $777,539; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $531,907; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $523,288; Mobile homes: $529,231
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 92,791. San Mateo covers 12.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 15 feet above sea level. Area code 650.
Weather
San Mateo, CA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is September with an average maximum temperature of 73.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 42.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 15 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at San Mateo is 23.35 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 4.91 Inches.
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