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San Mateo, California

Located in San Mateo County, California, San Mateo was established in 1863. San Mateo sits on the SF Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Home to many tech workers and companies in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

Founded 1863 | Population 105,000 | Peak 105,000 (2024) | County San Mateo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for San Mateo, California

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1863Founded: Peninsula community between SF and San Jose.

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1929San Mateo Bridge: Bay bridge connects to East Bay.

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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of San Mateo's identity and economy.

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2000Tech Economy: Silicon Valley wealth transforms city.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1863 Culture

Founded

1929 Transport

San Mateo Bridge

1942 Government

Military Presence

2000 Business

Tech Economy

Did You Know?

San Mateo sits on the SF Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

Home to many tech workers and companies in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

San Mateo County is one of the wealthiest counties in America.

San Mateo was founded in 1863.

San Mateo has a population of approximately 105,000.

Famous People from San Mateo, California

Tom Brady

American Football Player · Born Aug 3, 1977 · Age 48

Barry Bostwick

Actor, Singer · Born Feb 24, 1945 · Age 81

Dennis Haysbert

Actor, Voice Actor · Born Jun 2, 1954 · Age 71

Keith Carradine

Screenwriter, Actor · Born Aug 8, 1949 · Age 76

Diane Varsi

Actor, Ballet Dancer · Born Feb 23, 1938 · Died Nov 19, 1992 (age 54)

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