Ranking — San Mateo
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Which San Mateo neighborhoods have the highest liveliness and vibe score? All 36 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 5/10. How is measured →
Top Neighborhoods — Ranked
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.
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Full San Mateo Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-Delaware Strip | 7.2 | #1 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Central Business District | 7.2 | #2 | +2.2 ↑ |
| San Mateo Heights | 6.8 | #3 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Northeast Hillsdale | 6.8 | #4 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Aragon | 6.8 | #5 | +1.8 ↑ |
| San Mateo Village | 6.7 | #6 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Hayward Park | 6.7 | #7 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Bay Meadows | 6.6 | #8 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Twenty-Fifth Ave | 6.5 | #9 | +1.5 ↑ |
| East San Mateo | 6.5 | #10 | +1.5 ↑ |
| San Mateo Park | 6.4 | #11 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Baywood | 6.4 | #12 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Westshore | 6.3 | #13 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Fiesta Gardens | 6.2 | #14 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Central | 6.2 | #15 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Los Prados | 6.2 | #16 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Edgewater Isle | 6.2 | #17 | +1.2 ↑ |
| North Central | 6 | #18 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Baywood Knolls | 5.7 | #19 | +0.7 ↑ |
| North Shoreview | 5.7 | #20 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Southeast Hillsdale | 5.7 | #21 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Bridgepointe | 5.7 | #22 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Foothill Terrace | 5.5 | #23 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Lauriedale | 5.5 | #24 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Sunnybrae | 5.4 | #25 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Northwest Hillsdale | 5.3 | #26 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Nineteenth Avenue | 5.1 | #27 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Mariners Island | 4.9 | #28 | -0.1 ↓ |
| South Shoreview | 4.8 | #29 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Southwest Hillsdale | 4.7 | #30 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Country Club Heights | 4.5 | #31 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Parkside | 4.5 | #32 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Laurelwood | 3.2 | #33 | -1.8 ↓ |
| College Heights | 2.6 | #34 | -2.4 ↓ |
| Baywood Park | 2.5 | #35 | -2.5 ↓ |
| Shoreline Park | 1.6 | #36 | -3.4 ↓ |
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