Visual Appeal Ranking — San Mateo
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Mateo compare on visual appeal. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How visual appeal is measured →
Top Visual Appeal Neighborhoods — Ranked
Low-density estates featuring custom architecture and significant privacy buffers provide a more visually pleasing environment than the San Mateo average. According to iHuus data, the area is characterized by high-end amenities and well-maintained landscapes.
Manicured properties and large homes with private amenities characterize this area. According to iHuus data, the visual landscape is notably more upscale than the San Mateo average.
Spacious residential lots with extensive landscaping and private pools create a highly polished aesthetic that is notably more refined than the San Mateo average. According to iHuus data, the southwest quadrant features particularly large homes and well-maintained grounds.
Full San Mateo Visual Appeal Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baywood Knolls | 9 | #1 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Baywood | 8.6 | #2 | +1.4 ↑ |
| San Mateo Park | 8.3 | #3 | +1.1 ↑ |
| College Heights | 8.1 | #4 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Foothill Terrace | 8 | #5 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Baywood Park | 8 | #6 | +0.8 ↑ |
| B-Delaware Strip | 8 | #7 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Bridgepointe | 8 | #8 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Laurelwood | 8 | #9 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Southwest Hillsdale | 8 | #10 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Northwest Hillsdale | 7.6 | #11 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Country Club Heights | 7.5 | #12 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Southeast Hillsdale | 7.3 | #13 | +0.1 ↑ |
| North Central | 7.2 | #14 | — |
| San Mateo Heights | 7.2 | #15 | — |
| Los Prados | 7.2 | #16 | — |
| Aragon | 7.1 | #17 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Lauriedale | 7.1 | #18 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Central Business District | 7.1 | #19 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Shoreline Park | 7 | #20 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Hayward Park | 6.9 | #21 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Northeast Hillsdale | 6.9 | #22 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Twenty-Fifth Ave | 6.8 | #23 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Mariners Island | 6.7 | #24 | -0.5 ↓ |
| East San Mateo | 6.6 | #25 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Westshore | 6.6 | #26 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Sunnybrae | 6.6 | #27 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Parkside | 6.5 | #28 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Central | 6.5 | #29 | -0.7 ↓ |
| San Mateo Village | 6.4 | #30 | -0.8 ↓ |
| South Shoreview | 6.2 | #31 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Edgewater Isle | 6 | #32 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Nineteenth Avenue | 6 | #33 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Bay Meadows | 6 | #34 | -1.2 ↓ |
| North Shoreview | 6 | #35 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Fiesta Gardens | 6 | #36 | -1.2 ↓ |
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