Walkability Ranking — San Mateo
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Mateo compare on walkability. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How walkability is measured →
Top Walkability Neighborhoods — Ranked
A complete grid of sidewalks and clear pedestrian crossings makes navigating the neighborhood easy on foot. According to iHuus data, the street layout and sidewalk connectivity are superior to the San Mateo average.
Extensive sidewalk networks and frequent pedestrian crossings make navigating the area on foot exceptionally easy. According to iHuus data, the street design is significantly more pedestrian-friendly than the average for San Mateo.
Pedestrian movement is easy due to a dense sidewalk network and well-defined crosswalks. This area offers superior walkability compared to the rest of San Mateo, featuring a highly accessible grid and pedestrian-scale residential streets.
Full San Mateo Walkability Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Heights | 10 | #1 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Aragon | 10 | #2 | +1.1 ↑ |
| B-Delaware Strip | 10 | #3 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Central Business District | 10 | #4 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Shoreline Park | 10 | #5 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Bridgepointe | 10 | #6 | +1.1 ↑ |
| East San Mateo | 10 | #7 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Northeast Hillsdale | 9.7 | #8 | +0.8 ↑ |
| North Central | 9.7 | #9 | +0.8 ↑ |
| San Mateo Village | 9.7 | #10 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Los Prados | 9.7 | #11 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Hayward Park | 9.7 | #12 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Twenty-Fifth Ave | 9.6 | #13 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Foothill Terrace | 9.6 | #14 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Baywood | 9.4 | #15 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Central | 9.4 | #16 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Northwest Hillsdale | 9.2 | #17 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Country Club Heights | 9.1 | #18 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Lauriedale | 9 | #19 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Baywood Knolls | 9 | #20 | +0.1 ↑ |
| North Shoreview | 8.9 | #21 | — |
| South Shoreview | 8.9 | #22 | — |
| Bay Meadows | 8.8 | #23 | -0.1 ↓ |
| San Mateo Park | 8.7 | #24 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Southeast Hillsdale | 8.7 | #25 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Sunnybrae | 8.7 | #26 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Westshore | 8.6 | #27 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Fiesta Gardens | 8.5 | #28 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Parkside | 8.3 | #29 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Mariners Island | 8.2 | #30 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Southwest Hillsdale | 8.2 | #31 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Edgewater Isle | 8 | #32 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Laurelwood | 7.8 | #33 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Nineteenth Avenue | 7.8 | #34 | -1.1 ↓ |
| College Heights | 7.7 | #35 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Baywood Park | 7.7 | #36 | -1.2 ↓ |
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