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Located on the scenic coast of California, San Mateo County encompasses a wealth of natural beauty and cultural attractions. Boasting a diverse landscape that includes beaches, mountains, and redwood forests, the county is home to popular destinations such as the Pacific Ocean coastline, the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, and the Crystal Springs Reservoir. Visitors can explore the charming towns of Half Moon Bay and Pacifica, or immerse themselves in the thriving arts and culture scene of downtown San Mateo. Additionally, the vibrant county hosts an array of events throughout the year, including the San Mateo County Fair and the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show.

San Mateo County (CA) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages1
Population104,000
Area16 sq mi
Density6,500 /sq mi
Altitude20 ft
Median Household Income$130,000
Poverty rate5%
Unemployment rate3%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)55%
Crime rate2,200 per 100,000

Environmental risk in San Mateo County, CA

Overall riskRelatively High
Expected Annual LossRelatively High
Social VulnerabilityRelatively Low
Community ResilienceVery High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

San Mateo County administration contact details

San Mateo County administration contact detailsNot available
Address400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
County seatRedwood City
Phone number(650) 363-4000
Official websitehttps://www.smcgov.org
County clerkMark Church
County auditorK. J. Overbey
County fiscal officerJuan Raigoza
County permits office or building department contact details(650) 599-7310
County commissionerDavid J. Canepa

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List of cities and towns in San Mateo County by population size

  • DALY CITY

    Daly City is a City in San Mateo county with -150 000 inhabitants.

  • SAN MATEO

    San Mateo is a City in San Mateo county with -100 000 inhabitants.

  • REDWOOD CITY

    Redwood City is a City in San Mateo county with -100 000 inhabitants.

  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO

    South San Francisco is a City in San Mateo county with -75 000 inhabitants.

  • SAN BRUNO

    San Bruno is a City in San Mateo county with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • PACIFICA

    Pacifica is a City in San Mateo county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • MENLO PARK

    Menlo Park is a City in San Mateo county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • FOSTER CITY

    Foster City is a City in San Mateo county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • BURLINGAME

    Burlingame is a City in San Mateo county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • SAN CARLOS

    San Carlos is a City in San Mateo county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • EAST PALO ALTO

    East Palo Alto is a City in San Mateo county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • BELMONT

    Belmont is a City in San Mateo county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • MILLBRAE

    Millbrae is a City in San Mateo county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • HALF MOON BAY

    Half Moon Bay is a City in San Mateo county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • HILLSBOROUGH

    Hillsborough is a Town in San Mateo county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • ATHERTON

    Atherton is a Town in San Mateo county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • WOODSIDE

    Woodside is a Town in San Mateo county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • PORTOLA VALLEY

    Portola Valley is a Town in San Mateo county with -5 000 inhabitants.

  • BRISBANE

    Brisbane is a City in San Mateo county with -5 000 inhabitants.

  • COLMA

    Colma is a Town in San Mateo county with -2 000 inhabitants.

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