Lathrop, CA vs San Mateo, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Lathrop

61.6

#1896 nationally

vs

San Mateo

63

#1808 nationally

San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 29). Lathrop leads in cost of living index (142 vs 249). San Mateo leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 42.9 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lathrop, CA San Mateo, CA
WhereAtHome Score 61.6 (#1896) 63 (#1808)
Population 39,857 101,327
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $632,887 $1,685,162
Median Household Income $108,732 $149,152
Average Commute 42.9 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 29 68
Crime Level 8.3 6.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 249
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+0.9 D+50.3