San Mateo County California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the San Mateo County California area was $131,796 in 2021, the latest figures available. San Mateo County median household income is $46,889 higher than the median California household income and $62,079 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including San Mateo County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for San Mateo County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for San Mateo County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
| San Mateo County | $131,796 | -6.83% | -1.83% |
Trends in San Mateo County, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for San mateo is $131,796. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $146,775 and is now $14,979 (10.21%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: San Mateo County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for San Mateo County
| Date | US | California | San Mateo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 | $131,796 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 | $141,459 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 | $146,775 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 | $134,250 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 | $128,932 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 | $122,644 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 | $115,813 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 | $115,761 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 | $106,387 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 | $96,479 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 | $98,581 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 | $107,868 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 | $108,866 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 | $103,673 |
San Mateo County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for San Mateo County was $157,287 in 2021. Compared to the median California family income, San Mateo County median family income is $59,899 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for San Mateo County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for San Mateo County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
| San Mateo County | $157,287 | -4.95% | +0.80% |
Trends in San Mateo County, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for San mateo is $157,287. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $168,392 and is now $11,105 (6.59%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: San Mateo County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for San Mateo County
| Date | US | California | San Mateo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 | $157,287 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 | $165,475 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 | $168,392 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 | $156,042 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 | $147,969 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 | $146,705 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 | $131,531 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 | $134,203 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 | $126,294 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 | $115,596 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 | $119,570 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 | $129,903 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 | $127,241 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 | $114,563 |
San Mateo County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for San Mateo County was $73,074 in 2021. Compared to the median California per capita income, San Mateo County median per capita income is $30,678 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for San Mateo County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for San Mateo County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
| San Mateo County | $73,074 | -1.69% | +9.21% |
Trends in San Mateo County, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for San mateo is $73,074. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $74,328 and is now $1,254 (1.69%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: San Mateo County, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for San Mateo County
| Date | US | California | San Mateo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 | $73,074 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 | $74,328 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 | $73,069 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 | $66,914 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 | $64,091 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 | $62,387 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 | $57,675 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 | $57,264 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 | $53,996 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 | $51,476 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 | $53,519 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 | $53,482 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 | $56,639 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 | $54,222 |
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