Neighborhood Rank in San Mateo

#10

Overall Score

55 / 100
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Great for...

  • Cell/Mobile Phone Reception 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5

Not so great for...

  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Retail Therapy 2/5
  • Nightlife 2.5/5
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Recommended for...

  • Families / Kids 27%
  • Couples 27%
  • Singles 22%
  • Retirees 25%
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2/5Poor

An okay place to live if you want to go green.

I lived in Hayward Park for about 2 years, but decided to move back to the city life. I have to say that if you want to raise a family, this place wouldnt be a bad choice. It is quiet, mostly friendly people and lots to do outdoors. One of the things i loved t...Full review

Best streets in (and around) Hayward Park

“Quiet but fun!”

- traveller
Family oriented atmosphere, great street for families, fun annual block party and big halloween fan!

“Visit San Mateo's Central Park.”

- markahorn
Right off 9th Avenue is a great place called Central Park. The park has great sport facilities and a modern playground. What makes this park unique is that there is an authentic Japanese Garden and a...Full review

“Southern San Mateo Charmer”

- milonas10
Originally part of the Borel Estates (whose decendents gave 11 acres for the nearby middle school), this street only goes west of El Camino. It is the central street for a tree-lined neighborhood buil...Full review

“Nice family neighborhood”

- Surfdoc
I've lived on and off in the area for about 5 years. It's a quiet, peaceful, and safe neihborhood with many amenities nearby. Some are even walking distance. There's gas across the street, a McDonalds...Full review

“It's a residential area... it's a park... it's... Borel Plac...”

- brnoent
Borel Place in San Mateo, CA runs off of Borel Avenue which is the only street it can be accessed from due to the fact that the opposite side of Borel Place is a dead end. Borel Place is cosy and beau...Full review
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