San Mateo County, California Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$158,855

Total Households

264,419

High Earners ($150k+)

52.3%

Very Low (<$20k)

5.6%

San Mateo County, California Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in San Mateo County, California (2024).

San Mateo County, California Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k5.6%
Low $20k-34k4.4%
Lower Middle $35k-49k5.4%
Middle $50k-74k8.7%
Upper Middle $75k-149k23.5%
High $150k+52.3%



Household Income FAQs for San Mateo County, California

The median household income in San Mateo County, California is $158,855.

In recent years, the median household income in San Mateo County, California has increased by 85.5%.