Downtown, San Mateo, CA Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Japanese Gardens
      San Mateo Central Park
      Central Park Playground
      Gateway Park
      Hayward Park Square
      de Anza Historical Park
      Bay Tree Park
      Sunnybrae Park

      Entertainment

      The Shop at Flywheel Press
      Cinemark 12 Downtown San Mateo
      San Mateo performing arts center
      Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia
      CuriOdyssey
      Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas San Mateo
      Bowditch Middle School Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Central Market
      Kathy's Kreative Kakes
      Yuppie Bar
      McGovern's Bar
      Mr Pizza Man
      Avocado Toast
      Jack in the Box
      Ike's Place

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 13.1% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 179/100 - which is 28% higher than California.
      Downtown
      179

      79% more expensive than average

      San Mateo
      247

      147% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 13,629, which are 381% higher than California
      Total Crime
      13,629 per 100k people

      498% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      498% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $85,948 which is 35% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $85,94855% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,05064% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      San Mateo Medical Center
      Mills Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      After Hour Pediatrics
      Allura Skin & Laser Center
      The Allergy and Asthma Clinic
      Kaiser Permanente San Mateo Medical Offices
      Clear Optometry

      D Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $671,800 - which is 64% higher than California
      Median home value
      $671,800264% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,65674% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 80% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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