San Mateo County, CA home prices

San Mateo County, CA: the typical home is worth $1,609,425 as of 2026-05, up +1.0% over the past year and +275.6% since 2000. Listings run about $957/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $46,897 → 2026: $1,609,425 (34.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $1,609,425, homes in San Mateo County sit 216% above the California median ($509,844) and 588% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 58 California counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 36 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 10.7× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~140% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$7,944/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $3,707/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Alameda County, CA ($1,084,730) · Santa Cruz County, CA ($1,157,195) · Santa Clara County, CA ($1,652,163) · Contra Costa County, CA ($789,696) · San Francisco County, CA ($1,394,147) · Marin County, CA ($1,507,394)