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Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: San Mateo

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Community Rating as a Place to Live - Low

Current Value:
10.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (10.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.7%).
Prior Value
(9.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Difficulty in Being Able to Feel Close to Others

Current Value:
40.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (40.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (32.2%).
Prior Value
(32.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Difficulty in Controlling Temper, Outbursts, Anger or Violence

31.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (31.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (31.2%).
Prior Value
(31.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Difficulty in Fear, Anxiety or Panic

Current Value:
47.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (47.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (37.5%).
Prior Value
(37.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Difficulty in Feeling Satisfaction With Your Life

Current Value:
52.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (52.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (44.3%).
Prior Value
(44.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Difficulty in Getting Along With People Outside of the Family

29.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (29.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (26.8%).
Prior Value
(26.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Difficulty in Isolation or Feelings of Loneliness

Current Value:
45.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (45.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (32.7%).
Prior Value
(32.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Difficulty in Relationships with Family Members

Current Value:
43.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (43.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (39.3%).
Prior Value
(39.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Lack of Support from People in Daily Life

Current Value:
10.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (10.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.3%).
Prior Value
(7.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Living With Older Dependent

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Living With Older Dependent

11.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (11.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.7%).
Prior Value
(11.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

County: San Mateo People 65+ Living Alone

20.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 20.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 20.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (22.0%), San Mateo has a value of 20.4% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(22.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), San Mateo has a value of 20.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

Current Value:
26,075
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Racial Discrimination - Emotional Symptoms

Current Value:
11.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (11.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.1%).
Prior Value
(10.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Racial Discrimination - Physical Symptoms

Current Value:
7.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (7.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.8%).
Prior Value
(6.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Social Associations

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Social Associations

6.3
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 6.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 6.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 4.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 6.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (6.0), San Mateo has a value of 6.3 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(6.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (9.1), San Mateo has a value of 6.3 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (6.3) is greater and better than the previously measured value (6.0).
Prior Value
(6.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

1.6
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (6.1), San Mateo has a value of 1.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(6.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (8.2), San Mateo has a value of 1.6 which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.2 in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (1.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1.2).
Prior Value
(1.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)

County: San Mateo

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Community Spending on Transportation

Current Value:
14.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (15.7%), San Mateo has a value of 14.1%.
CA Value
(15.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (17.4%), San Mateo has a value of 14.1%.
US Value
(17.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (14.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.1%).
Prior Value
(14.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Gasoline and Other Fuels Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
1.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 1.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 1.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (3.0%), San Mateo has a value of 1.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(3.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (1.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (1.9%).
Prior Value
(1.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Mean Travel Time to Work

28.0
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 28.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 28.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (29.2), San Mateo has a value of 28.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(29.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (26.7), San Mateo has a value of 28.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:
39.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 39.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 39.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (41.6%), San Mateo has a value of 39.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(41.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), San Mateo has a value of 39.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (39.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (41.2%).
Prior Value
(41.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Current Value:
7.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 7.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 7.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
(2015-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (3.6%), San Mateo has a value of 7.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), San Mateo has a value of 7.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)

County: San Mateo Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:
59.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 59.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 73.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 76.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 59.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (68.4%), San Mateo has a value of 59.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(68.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), San Mateo has a value of 59.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Workers who Walk to Work

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Workers who Walk to Work

2.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 2.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (2.4%), San Mateo has a value of 2.4%.
CA Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), San Mateo has a value of 2.4%.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo

Economy

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Economy

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Considered Relocating Due to Cost of Living

Current Value:
44.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (44.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (38.6%).
Prior Value
(38.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Employer Establishments

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Employer Establishments

21,407
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (21,407) is less  than the previously measured value (21,477).
Prior Value
(21,477)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
62.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 62.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 62.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (57.8%), San Mateo has a value of 62.2% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), San Mateo has a value of 62.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
64.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 64.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 64.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (59.3%), San Mateo has a value of 64.7% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(59.3%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), San Mateo has a value of 64.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Size of Labor Force

442,007
Persons
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (442,007) is greater and better than the previously measured value (441,339).
Prior Value
(441,339)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Total Employment

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Total Employment

419,215
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (419,215) is less  than the previously measured value (434,295).
Prior Value
(434,295)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Total Employment Change

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Total Employment Change

-3.5%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of -3.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -4.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -6.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of -3.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (-5.6%), San Mateo has a value of -3.5% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(-5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), San Mateo has a value of -3.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(-4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (-3.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (4.3%).
Prior Value
(4.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Unemployed

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Unemployed

7.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (7.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.7%).
Prior Value
(4.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Unemployed - Unable to Work

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Unemployed - Unable to Work

5.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (5.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.0%).
Prior Value
(4.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
3.7%
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 3.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 3.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (5.7%), San Mateo has a value of 3.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(5.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (4.1%), San Mateo has a value of 3.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (3.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.3%).
Prior Value
(3.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Work More than 40 Hours Per Week

Current Value:
17.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (17.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.8%).
Prior Value
(17.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Work-Provided Health Benefits

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Work-Provided Health Benefits

76.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (76.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (74.0%).
Prior Value
(74.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Work-Provided Health Benefits for Dependents

Current Value:
92.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (92.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (91.2%).
Prior Value
(91.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Adults Receiving Food Stamp Benefits

Current Value:
43.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 43.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 28.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 23.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (28.5%), San Mateo has a value of 43.0% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(28.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.

County: San Mateo Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Child Food Insecurity Rate

4.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 4.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 4.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (13.5%), San Mateo has a value of 4.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.8%), San Mateo has a value of 4.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (4.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (5.8%).
Prior Value
(5.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Community Spending on Food

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Community Spending on Food

12.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (13.0%), San Mateo has a value of 12.0%.
CA Value
(13.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.6%), San Mateo has a value of 12.0%.
US Value
(12.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (12.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.0%).
Prior Value
(12.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Food Assistance

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Food Assistance

12.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (12.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.4%).
Prior Value
(6.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

18%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 18% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 18% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,134 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (34%), San Mateo has a value of 18% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(34%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), San Mateo has a value of 18% which is lower and better.
US Value
(25%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (18%) is less and better than the previously measured value (25%).
Prior Value
(25%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Food Insecurity

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Food Insecurity

5.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (5.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.9%).
Prior Value
(3.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Food Insecurity Rate

6.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 6.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 6.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (10.5%), San Mateo has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(10.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (10.4%), San Mateo has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (6.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.1%).
Prior Value
(7.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:
49.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (53.1%), San Mateo has a value of 49.6%.
CA Value
(53.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), San Mateo has a value of 49.6%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:
5,134
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
9.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 9.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 9.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (16.8%), San Mateo has a value of 9.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(16.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (9.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (16.3%).
Prior Value
(16.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Projected Food Insecurity Rate

8.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 8.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 8.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (12.1%), San Mateo has a value of 8.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (8.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.7%).
Prior Value
(11.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
27.8%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 27.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 51.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 61.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 27.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (52.6%), San Mateo has a value of 27.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(52.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), San Mateo has a value of 27.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (27.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (27.8%).
Prior Value
(27.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Ease of Obtaining Social Services in Community - Low

Current Value:
20.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (20.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.3%).
Prior Value
(21.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Receive Government Assistance

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Receive Government Assistance

18.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (18.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (16.1%).
Prior Value
(16.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Availability of Affordable Housing - Low

Current Value:
77.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (77.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (80.2%).
Prior Value
(80.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Community Spending on Housing

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Community Spending on Housing

33.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (34.1%), San Mateo has a value of 33.6%.
CA Value
(34.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (32.1%), San Mateo has a value of 33.6%.
US Value
(32.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (33.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (33.6%).
Prior Value
(33.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Doubled-Up Households

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Doubled-Up Households

24.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (24.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.0%).
Prior Value
(21.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Experiences of Homelessness

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Experiences of Homelessness

3.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (3.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.9%).
Prior Value
(2.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Home Ownership

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Home Ownership

48.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (48.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (60.5%).
Prior Value
(60.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
15.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 15.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 15.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (20.7%), San Mateo has a value of 15.4% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(20.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (15.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (15.9%).
Prior Value
(15.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
11.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 11.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 11.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (14.4%), San Mateo has a value of 11.5% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(14.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (11.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.9%).
Prior Value
(11.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Homeowner Vacancy Rate

0.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (0.9%), San Mateo has a value of 0.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(0.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), San Mateo has a value of 0.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Homeownership

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Homeownership

55.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 55.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 55.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (51.4%), San Mateo has a value of 55.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(51.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), San Mateo has a value of 55.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Median Household Gross Rent

$2,805
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of $2,805 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,289 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,919.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value ($1,856), San Mateo has a value of $2,805 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
($1,856)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), San Mateo has a value of $2,805 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$975
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of $975 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $652 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $773.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value ($732), San Mateo has a value of $975 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
($732)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value ($584), San Mateo has a value of $975 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:
$3,885
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of $3,885 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $2,007 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $2,561.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value ($2,548), San Mateo has a value of $3,885 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
($2,548)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,697), San Mateo has a value of $3,885 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,697)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: San Mateo Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

35.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 35.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (37.4%), San Mateo has a value of 35.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(37.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (27.2%), San Mateo has a value of 35.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(27.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (35.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (35.5%).
Prior Value
(35.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: San Mateo Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Overcrowded Households

7.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 7.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (8.2%), San Mateo has a value of 7.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(8.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), San Mateo has a value of 7.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Rent

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Rent

36.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (36.6%) is greater  than the previously measured value (24.4%).
Prior Value
(24.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

48.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 48.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 48.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (54.4%), San Mateo has a value of 48.4% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), San Mateo has a value of 48.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: San Mateo Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Severe Housing Problems

23.3%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 23.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 23.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (25.7%), San Mateo has a value of 23.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(25.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), San Mateo has a value of 23.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (23.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (23.2%).
Prior Value
(23.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
2.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (4.7%), San Mateo has a value of 2.9% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(4.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (2.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.0%).
Prior Value
(3.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Financial Situation - Low

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Financial Situation - Low

20.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (20.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.1%).
Prior Value
(19.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Gender Pay Gap

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Gender Pay Gap

$0.81
Cents on the dollar
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of $0.81 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $0.72 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $0.69.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value ($0.74), San Mateo has a value of $0.81 which is higher and better.
CA Value
($0.74)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value ($0.72), San Mateo has a value of $0.81 which is higher and better.
US Value
($0.72)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Households Above the Federal Poverty Level and Below the Real Cost Measure

22.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 22.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 34 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (24.0%), San Mateo has a value of 22.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(24.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.

County: San Mateo Households Below the Real Cost Measure

Current Value:
28.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 28.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 34 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (34.0%), San Mateo has a value of 28.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(34.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.

County: San Mateo Income Inequality

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Income Inequality

0.493
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.493 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.461 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.481.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.493 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.470.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (0.490), San Mateo has a value of 0.493 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(0.490)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), San Mateo has a value of 0.493 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Median Household Income

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Median Household Income

$149,907
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of $149,907 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $76,148 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $63,996.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of $149,907 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value ($91,905), San Mateo has a value of $149,907 which is higher and better.
CA Value
($91,905)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), San Mateo has a value of $149,907 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Per Capita Income

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Per Capita Income

$77,741
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of $77,741 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $37,717 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $32,012.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of $77,741 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value ($45,591), San Mateo has a value of $77,741 which is higher and better.
CA Value
($45,591)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), San Mateo has a value of $77,741 which is higher and better.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Children Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 17.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 44.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 17.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 44.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (35.4%), San Mateo has a value of 17.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(35.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (36.5%), San Mateo has a value of 17.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (17.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.9%).
Prior Value
(14.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
6.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 6.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 6.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (15.6%), San Mateo has a value of 6.4% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(15.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), San Mateo has a value of 6.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
10.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 10.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 10.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (22.5%), San Mateo has a value of 10.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(22.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (22.7%), San Mateo has a value of 10.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(22.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
3.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 3.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 3.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (8.5%), San Mateo has a value of 3.9% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(8.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), San Mateo has a value of 3.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo People 65+ Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 17.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 42 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 17.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (27.7%), San Mateo has a value of 17.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(27.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (28.0%), San Mateo has a value of 17.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(28.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (17.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (18.8%).
Prior Value
(18.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
8.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 8.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 8.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (11.0%), San Mateo has a value of 8.1% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), San Mateo has a value of 8.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:
10,126
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:
85.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 85.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 68.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 63.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 85.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (72.0%), San Mateo has a value of 85.3% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(72.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), San Mateo has a value of 85.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
14.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 14.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 31.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (28.0%), San Mateo has a value of 14.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(28.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (28.8%), San Mateo has a value of 14.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(28.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
6.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 6.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 6.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (12.1%), San Mateo has a value of 6.4% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), San Mateo has a value of 6.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

County: San Mateo Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Youth not in School or Working

0.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (1.5%), San Mateo has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(1.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), San Mateo has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Afterschool Supervision - Parent/Other Family Member

Current Value:
77.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (77.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (74.9%).
Prior Value
(74.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Child Care Arrangements - Child Care Center or Licensed Family Day Care

12.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (12.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.3%).
Prior Value
(6.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Child Care Arrangements - Parent Stays with Child

Current Value:
45.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (45.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (39.8%).
Prior Value
(39.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Child Care Centers

9.7
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 9.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (8.1), San Mateo has a value of 9.7 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(8.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), San Mateo has a value of 9.7 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (9.7) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.0).
Prior Value
(7.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio

5.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 5.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 5.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (6.9%), San Mateo has a value of 5.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(6.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (5.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (5.1%).
Prior Value
(5.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
2.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (3.9%), San Mateo has a value of 2.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(3.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (2.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (2.9%).
Prior Value
(2.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
9.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (11.6%), San Mateo has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (9.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (9.4%).
Prior Value
(9.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Community Spending on Education

Current Value:
3.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (2.7%), San Mateo has a value of 3.5%.
CA Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), San Mateo has a value of 3.5%.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (3.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.5%).
Prior Value
(3.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:
52.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 52.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 19.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 52.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (35.9%), San Mateo has a value of 52.9% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(35.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), San Mateo has a value of 52.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
90.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 90.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 90.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (84.4%), San Mateo has a value of 90.6% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(84.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), San Mateo has a value of 90.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio

Current Value:
2.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (4.2%), San Mateo has a value of 2.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(4.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (2.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (2.8%).
Prior Value
(2.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

0.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (1.4%), San Mateo has a value of 0.9% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(1.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (0.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.9%).
Prior Value
(0.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Student-to-Teacher Ratio

19.8
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 19.8 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 19.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (21.9), San Mateo has a value of 19.8 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(21.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), San Mateo has a value of 19.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (19.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (19.4).
Prior Value
(19.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo 11th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

67.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 67.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 50.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 43.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (54.8%), San Mateo has a value of 67.6% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (67.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (67.6%).
Prior Value
(67.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 11th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
41.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 41.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 21.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (27.0%), San Mateo has a value of 41.6% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(27.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (41.6%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (42.0%).
Prior Value
(42.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 3rd Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

55%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 55% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 37% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 31%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (42%), San Mateo has a value of 55% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(42%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (55%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (57%).
Prior Value
(57%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 3rd Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
59%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 59% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 38% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 32%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (44%), San Mateo has a value of 59% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(44%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (59%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (59%).
Prior Value
(59%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 4th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

57%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 57% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 40% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (44%), San Mateo has a value of 57% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(44%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (57%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (57%).
Prior Value
(57%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 4th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
54%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 54% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 33% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 27%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (38%), San Mateo has a value of 54% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(38%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (54%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (55%).
Prior Value
(55%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 5th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

58.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 58.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 41.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 36.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (47.1%), San Mateo has a value of 58.2% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(47.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (58.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (62.0%).
Prior Value
(62.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 5th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
47.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 47.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 20.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (31.6%), San Mateo has a value of 47.6% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(31.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (47.6%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (49.4%).
Prior Value
(49.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 6th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

54.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 54.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 38.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 34.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (45.1%), San Mateo has a value of 54.1% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(45.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (54.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (59.5%).
Prior Value
(59.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 6th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
47.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 47.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 26.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (32.5%), San Mateo has a value of 47.1% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(32.5%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (47.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (49.7%).
Prior Value
(49.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 7th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

61.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 61.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 44.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 38.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (49.2%), San Mateo has a value of 61.8% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(49.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (61.8%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (64.7%).
Prior Value
(64.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 7th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
48.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 48.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 28.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 23.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (32.0%), San Mateo has a value of 48.5% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (48.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (52.6%).
Prior Value
(52.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 8th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

58.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 58.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 41.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 37.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (46.6%), San Mateo has a value of 58.6% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(46.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (58.6%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (63.0%).
Prior Value
(63.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo 8th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:
45.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 45.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 18.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (29.2%), San Mateo has a value of 45.1% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(29.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (45.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (49.3%).
Prior Value
(49.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo High School Graduation

Current Value:

County: San Mateo High School Graduation

90.3%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 90.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 87.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 84.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (86.2%), San Mateo has a value of 90.3% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(86.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (86.5%), San Mateo has a value of 90.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for Education Statistics
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (90.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (90.5%).
Prior Value
(90.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)

County: San Mateo

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Annual Ozone Air Quality

3
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, San Mateo has a value of 3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that ozone levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3).
Prior Value
(3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Annual Particle Pollution

5
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, San Mateo has a value of 5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that particle pollution levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
2
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (2) is less and better than the previously measured value (18).
Prior Value
(18)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
99.5%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 99.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 85.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 99.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (94.2%), San Mateo has a value of 99.5% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(94.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), San Mateo has a value of 99.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (99.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (99.5%).
Prior Value
(99.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Access to Parks

92.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 92.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 69.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (82.4%), San Mateo has a value of 92.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(82.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (92.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (91.5%).
Prior Value
(91.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Children with Low Access to a Grocery Store

Current Value:
2.2%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.2%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 2.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (2.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (2.7%).
Prior Value
(2.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Community Physical Environment - Low

Current Value:
13.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (13.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.3%).
Prior Value
(12.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Farmers Market Density

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Farmers Market Density

0.03
Markets per 1,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (0.03), San Mateo has a value of 0.03.
US Value
(0.03 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the median value of 3,143 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (0.03) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.03).
Prior Value
(0.03)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Fast Food Restaurant Density

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Fast Food Restaurant Density

0.77
Restaurants per 1,000 population
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.77 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.64 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.72.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.77 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.59 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.75.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,143 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (0.77) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (0.73).
Prior Value
(0.73)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Food Environment Index

9.4
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 9.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 9.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,108 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (8.6), San Mateo has a value of 9.4 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(8.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), San Mateo has a value of 9.4 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (9.4) is greater and better than the previously measured value (9.3).
Prior Value
(9.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Grocery Store Density

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Grocery Store Density

0.24
Stores per 1,000 population
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.24 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.24 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.19.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.24 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.19 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.13.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,143 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (0.24) is greater and better than the previously measured value (0.23).
Prior Value
(0.23)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Households with No Car and Low Access to a Grocery Store

0.3%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (0.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.3%).
Prior Value
(0.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Liquor Store Density

7.9
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 7.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.2.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 44 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 7.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,477 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (11.0), San Mateo has a value of 7.9 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (10.7), San Mateo has a value of 7.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (7.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.4).
Prior Value
(6.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Low-Income and Low Access to a Grocery Store

Current Value:
1.1%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 1.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 1.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (1.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (1.5%).
Prior Value
(1.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo People 65+ with Low Access to a Grocery Store

Current Value:
1.5%
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 1.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 1.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (1.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (1.7%).
Prior Value
(1.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Proximity to Highways

8.2%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 8.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (6.6%), San Mateo has a value of 8.2% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (8.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.1%).
Prior Value
(8.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: San Mateo Recreation and Fitness Facilities

Current Value:
0.14
Facilities per 1,000 population
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (0.06), San Mateo has a value of 0.14 which is higher and better.
US Value
(0.06 in 2014)
The regional value is compared to the median value of 3,143 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (0.14) is less and worse than the previously measured value (0.15).
Prior Value
(0.15)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo WIC Certified Stores

Current Value:

County: San Mateo WIC Certified Stores

0.1
Stores per 1,000 population
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Mateo has a value of 0.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,981 U.S. counties and county equivalents.

County: San Mateo

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo PBT Released

Current Value:

County: San Mateo PBT Released

12
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (12) is less and better than the previously measured value (21).
Prior Value
(21)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: San Mateo Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

4,516.0
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Mateo has a value of 4,516.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4,532.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4,680.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (4,541.0), San Mateo has a value of 4,516.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(4,541.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (4,516.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3,828.0).
Prior Value
(3,828.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Months of Mild Drought or Worse

Current Value:
6
Months per year
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (6) is less and better than the previously measured value (11).
Prior Value
(11)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Number of Extreme Heat Days

22
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (22) is less and better than the previously measured value (23).
Prior Value
(23)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:

County: San Mateo Number of Extreme Heat Events

18
Events
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (18) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (17).
Prior Value
(17)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:
13
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (13) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: San Mateo Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:
47
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, San Mateo (47) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (43).
Prior Value
(43)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the San Mateo value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.