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San Bruno, California

city · San Mateo County

At a glance

42,307
Population
$1,207,500
Median home value (all homes)
298% above U.S. median
$1,308,809
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,773/mo
Median rent
106% above U.S. median
$141,272
Median household income
80% above U.S. median
23.7 min
Average commute
94.6%
Homes with broadband
87.87%
Locations with fiber available
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 191 — 91% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing316% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities7% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost27% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates90.8%
College graduates45.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city San Bruno Community Development
The San Bruno Community Development Department administers planning, building, code enforcement, and housing programs to support development and quality of life for residents, business owners, developers, and commissions in San Bruno.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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