Land and home values in San Mateo County, California
San Mateo County (metro core, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA) covers 449 square miles and 174 census tracts. Residential land is about $110 per sq ft at the county median, from $67.20 in its most rural tracts to $250 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $1.42M and a 2-bedroom rents for about $3,960 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $110 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $4.8M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $1.2M | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $13,800 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $1.42M | value |
| Home: entry-level | $1.11M | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $1.77M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $3,260 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $3,960 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $5,010 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $5,240 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 3.3% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 54 | $167 | $2.02M | $4,240 |
| Upper | 39 | $122 | $1.6M | $4,040 |
| Mid | 71 | $86.20 | $1.18M | $3,730 |
| Entry | 7 | $50.90 | $665,000 | $3,240 |
| Rural | 3 | $92.40 | $1.12M | $4,820 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Menlo Park | Community | $267 | $2.02M |
| Ladera | Community | $251 | $2.02M |
| Hillsborough | Town | $224 | $2.02M |
| Portola Valley | Town | $192 | $2.02M |
| Woodside | Town | $187 | $2.02M |
| La Honda | Community | $182 | $944,000 |
| Burlingame | Town | $178 | $2.02M |
| Atherton | Town | $176 | $2.02M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in San Mateo County, CA?
Residential land in San Mateo County, CA is about $110 per square foot, or $4.8M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $1.2M. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in San Mateo County, CA?
The typical (median) home in San Mateo County, CA is worth about $1.42M, with entry-level homes around $1.11M and upper-end homes around $1.77M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in San Mateo County, CA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $3,960 a month in San Mateo County, CA, a 1-bedroom about $3,260 and a 3-bedroom about $5,010 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in San Mateo County, CA?
Farmland averages about $13,800 an acre in San Mateo County, CA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.