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The City of San Mateo is a well-established residential and commercial area with beautiful neighborhoods, great schools, impressive demographics, irresistible hometown charms, and an eclectic business mix. With a population of 91,000, this city's crime rate is less than half the national average. The public school system is solid ranking the upper 10% in the nation and there are a number of private and parochial schools from which to chose. The beautiful College of San Mateo sitting high in the hills overlooking the city and the bay has a diverse curriculum for adult education as well as university preparatory students. San Mateo is the center of the county geographically, economically and culturally. The revitalized downtown features village-like shopping with boutiques and shops ranging from functional to trendy. .....close window