Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Mateo compare on liveliness and vibe. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How neighborhood vibe is measured →
Diverse dining options and local landmarks create a much more active atmosphere than the typical San Mateo neighborhood. Residents have easy access to a wide variety of restaurants and green spaces, according to iHuus data.
A dense concentration of diverse restaurants, parks, and local landmarks creates an energetic atmosphere that is significantly more active than the San Mateo average. According to iHuus data, the area offers a wide variety of culinary destinations and community spaces along its streets and near the railway.
Local dining options and social hubs create a more active atmosphere than the typical San Mateo residential area. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood features a notable concentration of diverse eateries and community spaces situated alongside quiet, green streets.
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-Delaware Strip | 7.2 | #1 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Central Business District | 7.2 | #2 | +1.6 ↑ |
| San Mateo Heights | 6.8 | #3 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Northeast Hillsdale | 6.8 | #4 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Aragon | 6.8 | #5 | +1.2 ↑ |
| San Mateo Village | 6.7 | #6 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Hayward Park | 6.7 | #7 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Bay Meadows | 6.6 | #8 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Twenty-Fifth Ave | 6.5 | #9 | +0.9 ↑ |
| East San Mateo | 6.5 | #10 | +0.9 ↑ |
| San Mateo Park | 6.4 | #11 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Baywood | 6.4 | #12 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Westshore | 6.3 | #13 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Fiesta Gardens | 6.2 | #14 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Central | 6.2 | #15 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Los Prados | 6.2 | #16 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Edgewater Isle | 6.2 | #17 | +0.6 ↑ |
| North Central | 6 | #18 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Baywood Knolls | 5.7 | #19 | +0.1 ↑ |
| North Shoreview | 5.7 | #20 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Southeast Hillsdale | 5.7 | #21 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Bridgepointe | 5.7 | #22 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Foothill Terrace | 5.5 | #23 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Lauriedale | 5.5 | #24 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Sunnybrae | 5.4 | #25 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Northwest Hillsdale | 5.3 | #26 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Nineteenth Avenue | 5.1 | #27 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Mariners Island | 4.9 | #28 | -0.7 ↓ |
| South Shoreview | 4.8 | #29 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Southwest Hillsdale | 4.7 | #30 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Country Club Heights | 4.5 | #31 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Parkside | 4.5 | #32 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Laurelwood | 3.2 | #33 | -2.4 ↓ |
| College Heights | 2.6 | #34 | -3.0 ↓ |
| Baywood Park | 2.5 | #35 | -3.1 ↓ |
| Shoreline Park | 1.6 | #36 | -4.0 ↓ |
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