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San Mateo — Real Estate Market

Median home prices, 12-month trends, housing profile, and market summary for San Mateo, California.

Last updated: September 2026
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Median Home Price
$1,581,355
+0.7% vs last month
Avg Days on Market
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days to sell
Active Listings
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homes for sale
📈 12-Month Price Trend — San Mateo
Median home price over the last 12 months. Source: Zillow Research.
📋 Market Summary

The median home price in San Mateo is currently $1,581,355, representing a +0.7% change compared to last month.

The community has a 59.5% homeownership rate, with a median monthly rent of $2,805 for those who rent.

🏘️ Housing Profile
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
Median Monthly Rent
$2,805
Median Household Income
$149,907
Total Housing Units
284,211
Vacancy Rate
7%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
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🗺️ Nearby County Comparison
Alameda
$1,048,143
+0.1%
Alpine
$506,603
-0.4%
Amador
$419,096
+0.0%
Butte
$398,201
+0.1%
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Data sourced from Zillow Research and Redfin Data Center. Updated monthly.