Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Nini's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Bobabia
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Urban Ritual
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
3 Bees Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Cha Express
Coffee Shop
ABC Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fiero Caffe
Coffee Shop
Teaspoon
Coffee Shop
Kaffeehaus
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Equator Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Alana's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mini Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beach Hut Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
il piccolo cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) C-
San Mateo performing arts center
Theatre Arts
Cinemark 12 Downtown San Mateo
Cinema
Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia
Museum
CuriOdyssey
Museum
The Shop at Flywheel Press
Theatre Arts
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas San Mateo
Cinema
Millbrae Train Museum
Museum
Curiosity and Discovery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (2) C+
Wingstop
Fast Food
O'Neill's Irish Pub
Bar
Jeffrey's Hamburgers
Fast Food
Beard Papa's
Sweets
Fire Wings
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
B Street Station
Bar
Ike's Place
Deli
Retro Sweets Shoppe
Sweets
Sajj Mediterranean
Fast Food
Avocado Toast
Fast Food
The Alibi
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Paddy Flynn's
Bar
Quickly
Fast Food
McGovern's Bar
Bar
Mr Pizza Man
Fast Food
Social Fusion Kitchen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Kaz Teryaki Grill
Fast Food
Tuttimelon
Fast Food
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Le Boulanger
Fast Food
Fitness (2) B
Crossfit San Mateo
Gym
FitSF Personal Training
Gym
Burlingame Community Center
Community Centre
RockSalt Pilates
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Junior Gym
Gym
Bikram Hot Yoga San Mateo
Gym
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Public Gazebo
Community Centre
Foster City Community Center
Community Centre
Peninsula Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
La Hacienda Supermarket
Grocery Store
Mi Rancho Supermarket
Grocery Store
Takahashi Market
Grocery Store
Bay Area Bagels
Bakery
Backhaus
Bakery
Suruki Super Market
Grocery Store
Draeger's
Grocery Store
Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Le Boulanger
Bakery
Dean's Produce
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Mollie Stone's
Grocery Store
La Morenita Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Broadway Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Nijiya Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Piazza's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Andersen Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sheng Kee Bakery
Bakery
Lunardi's
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Woodlake Area
Park
Martin Luther King Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Magic Mountain Playground
Playground
Gateway Park
Park
Harbor View Park
Park
Coyote Point Recreation Area
Park
Washington Park
Park
Fishing Park
Park
Trenton Playground
Park
Lot J Playground
Playground
de Anza Historical Park
Park
Pershing Park
Park
Japanese Gardens
Park
San Mateo Central Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Bay Tree Park
Park
Central Park Playground
Playground
Ryder Court Park
Park
Robert E Woolley State Park
Park
Alpine Park
Playground
Centennial Park
Park
Hayward Park Square
Park
Shoreview Park
Park
Shoreview Park
Park
Shops (3) A-
Hassett Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Revolution Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Eyeworks of San Mateo
Optician
Runner's Mind
Shoes
Calico Corners - Calico Home
Furniture
Bria Salon
Hairdresser
Solo Bambini
Optician
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kerns Fine Jewelry
Fashion
B Street Books
Books
Rebarts Interiors
Furniture
The Cut Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Steiners Jewelry
Fashion
Scandinavian Designs
Furniture
Ravisante
Beauty
Reve AVEDA Spa
Beauty
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Site for Sore Eyes
Optician
Reconnect Hair Design
Hairdresser
Nouvelle Vogue | Exclusive Parisian Bridal Styling
Fashion
Edmond's Plaza Florist
Florist
T-Mobile
Electronics
Appelblom Jewelry Co.
Fashion
Great Clips
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. North Central (A+)

2. Hillsdale (A+)

3. Marina Lagoon (A-)

4. San Mateo Park (B+)

5. Beresford (B-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.7% take public transportation in North Central.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
North Delaware Street & Bellevue Avenue
Bus Stop
North Delaware Street & Poplar Avenue
Bus Stop
640 North Delaware Street
Bus Stop
North Delaware Street & Peninsula Avenue
Bus Stop
North Delaware Street & Monte Diablo Avenue
Bus Stop
North Delaware Street & Monte Diablo Avenue
Bus Stop
Peninsula Avenue & Claremont Street
Bus Stop
Peninsula Avenue & Bloomfield Road
Bus Stop
North Delaware Street & Tilton Avenue
Bus Stop
Peninsula Avenue & Anita Road
Bus Stop
California Drive & Peninsula Avenue
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Poplar Avenue
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Poplar Avenue
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Grand Boulevard
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Bellevue Avenue (San Mateo)
Bus Stop
South Delaware Street & Cypress Avenue
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Tilton Avenue
Bus Stop
San Mateo
Transit Station
El Camino Real & State Street
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & El Cerrito Avenue
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Warren Road
Bus Stop
1st Avenue & B Street
Bus Stop
1st Avenue & B Street
Bus Stop
South Delaware Street & 2nd Avenue
Bus Stop
San Mateo Drive & 2nd Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.7% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Baywood Park (A+)

2. Baywood-Aragon (A+)

3. Beresford (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. East San Mateo (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in North Central is 206/100 - which is 48% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Baywood Park (F)

2. Baywood-Aragon (F)

3. Beresford (F)

4. Downtown (F)

5. East San Mateo (F)

crime D+

North Central crime rates are 3,124 per 100k, which is 10% higher than California
Property Crime
2,765 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
358 crimes per 100k C-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. East San Mateo (A+)

2. San Mateo Park (A+)

3. Baywood Park (B+)

4. Beresford (B)

5. Western Hills (B-)

employment A

The median income in North Central is $74,011 - which is 16% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$74,011 B
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. North Central (A)

3. Baywood Park (A+)

4. Baywood-Aragon (A+)

5. Beresford (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Clinic
The Allergy and Asthma Clinic
Doctor
Allura Skin & Laser Center
Doctor
After Hour Pediatrics
Doctor
Florian Orthodontics
Dentist
Fire Station 21
Fire Station
Mills Health Center
Hospital
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
San Mateo Fire Station No. 24
Fire Station
Clear Optometry
Doctor
Align Clinic
Clinic
One Medical Group – Burlingame
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bloom Dental
Dentist
Burlingame Number 34
Fire Station
Hillsborough No 32
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Burlingame No 36
Fire Station
San Mateo Fire Department Station 23
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 6
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Marina Lagoon (A+)

2. San Mateo Park (A+)

3. Beresford (A+)

4. Shoreview (A+)

5. Western Hills (A+)

housing C

North Central home prices are $845,867 - which is 107% higher than California
Home Price
$845,867 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
11.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Marina Lagoon (B+)

2. Baywood Park (B)

3. East San Mateo (B)

4. Shoreview (C)

5. North Central (C)

schools A

The North Central graduation rate is 74% - which is 7% lower than California
School Test Scores
74% B+
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (2) B-
College Park Elementary
Stanbridge Academy
Washington Elementary
North Shoreview Montessori
St Matthew'S Episcopal Day School
St Catherine Of Siena School
San Mateo Park Elementary
St Timothy School
South Hillsborough
Sunnybrae Elementary
St Matthew Catholic School
Crystal Springs Uplands School
Centennial Montessori School
Mckinley Elementary
Lead Elementary
Tulane Montessori Children'S House
Baywood Elementary
Borel Middle
North Hillsborough
The Bridge School
Bayside Academy
Crocker Middle
Bayside Academy
Parkside Montessori
Roosevelt Elementary
High Schools (2) A+
San Mateo High
Stanbridge Academy
Burlingame High
Crystal Springs Uplands School
Aragon High
Junipero Serra High School
Compass High School
The Avalon Academy
The Nueva School
Mercy High School
The Nueva Middle School
Hillsdale High
Mills High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Baywood-Aragon (A+)

2. Beresford (A+)

3. Shoreview (A)

4. North Central (A)

5. Hillsdale (B+)

ratings A+

North Central has an overall rating of 93% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Baywood Park (A+)

2. Hillsdale (A+)

3. North Central (A+)

4. Baywood-Aragon (A+)

5. Downtown (A)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

North Central, San Mateo, CA Area Guide

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North Central Area Facts

  • North Central has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • North Central crime rates are 18% higher than the San Mateo average
  • Cost of living in North Central is 17% lower than the San Mateo average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Central? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Woodlake Area
      Martin Luther King Park
      Victoria Park
      Magic Mountain Playground
      Gateway Park
      Harbor View Park
      Coyote Point Recreation Area
      Washington Park

      Entertainment

      San Mateo performing arts center
      Cinemark 12 Downtown San Mateo
      Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia
      CuriOdyssey
      The Shop at Flywheel Press
      Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas San Mateo
      Millbrae Train Museum
      Curiosity and Discovery

      Food & Drink

      Wingstop
      O'Neill's Irish Pub
      Jeffrey's Hamburgers
      Beard Papa's
      Fire Wings
      Jack in the Box
      B Street Station
      Ike's Place

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Central? Of all people who commute, 9.7% take public transportation in North Central.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Central? The cost of living in North Central is 206/100 - which is 48% higher than California.
      North Central
      206

      106% more expensive than average

      San Mateo
      247

      147% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Central? North Central crime rates are 3,124, which are 10% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,124 per 100k people

      34% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      34% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in North Central? The median income in North Central is $74,011 which is 16% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $74,01134% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,68363% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      7% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North Central a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      San Mateo Medical Center
      Mills Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      After Hour Pediatrics
      Allura Skin & Laser Center
      The Allergy and Asthma Clinic
      Kaiser Permanente San Mateo Medical Offices
      Clear Optometry

      C Housing

      What are North Central home prices? North Central home prices are $845,867 - which is 107% higher than California
      Median home value
      $845,867358% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,401153% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does North Central have good schools? The North Central graduation rate is 74% - which is 7% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      54% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is North Central a good place to live? North Central has an overall rating of 93% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      2 total surveys

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