Beresford Park, San Mateo

Beresford is a large, open-spaced, middle-of-the-road community within the suburbs of San Mateo. In fact, its total population is approaching 1,200, which pits it as one of the largest communities in all the city. For the perspective resident, there are a wide range of house types from size to style. The district is also well-connected to its surrounding parts. This includes the Hillsdale Shopping Center, which anchors the southeastern corner of the neighborhood (along with the Hillsdale Caltrain station). Demographically speaking, the district is largely white, with a small asian and hispanic minority.

Beresford Park’s residential living is most of what you’d expect out of a middle-class community. Homes are somewhat old, mostly built between the 1940’s and 1960’s. If you’re looking for its best living accommodations, they’re situated furthest northwest and southwest. According to the 2010 US Census, median estimated value of homes are just over $1 million, while the median household income circles around $90,000. With that said, the community also is host to a plethora of renters (approximately 25%), most of which pay around $1,500/month. For the average commuter, the neighborhood is nestled between US Route 101, Interstate 280 and the highway that connects them--US Route 92.

While almost exclusively residential, Beresford Park also boasts a handful of chain shops (including Barnes & Noble, Old Navy and Nordstrom), well-known restaurants (California Pizza Kitchen, T.G.I. Friday’s, Subway, etc.) and a grocery store (Trader Joe’s) towards the southeast region. Beresford Park also encompasses the Peninsula Golf and Country Club. The challenging 18-hole golf course is a full-service country club and nestled in the open hills of San Mateo. Elsewhere, the College of San Mateo is wedged along the district’s western corner. Many locals attend the 2-year community college out of its proximity.