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City of San Mateo: Population: 93,481 (2005 estimate +/6,719)
Government: City Hall: 330 W 20th Ave, San Mateo CA 94403, 650-522-7999
Schools: PK-8: Hillsborough City Elementary School District, San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District. 9-12: San Mateo Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in San Mateo.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Mateo.
Public Library: San Mateo Public Library 55 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo CA 94402, 650-522-7800
Parks and Recreation: San Mateo Parks &
Recreation 1900 O'Farrell St, Suite 140 San Mateo CA 94403, 650-522-7400
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 55/45 Median Rent: $1,332
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $734,100* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,711**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $35,833 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$157 2005 Estimate, +/-$189
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City of Daly City: Population: 93,513 (2005 estimate +/7,062)
Government: City Hall: 333 90th St, Daly City CA 94015, 650-991-8000
Schools: PK-8: Burlingame Elementary School District, Bayshore Elementary School District, Jefferson Elementary School District. 9:12: Jefferson Union High School District. 5 private schools are located in Daly City.
Child Care: 22 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Daly City.
Public Library: Daly City Library: Serramonte Main
Branch 40 Wembley Drive, Daly City CA 94015, 650-991-8023
Parks and Recreation: Daly City Parks &
Recreation 111 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City CA 94015, 650-991-8001
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 55/45 Median Rent: $1,228***
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $610,600* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,199**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $15,017 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$117 2005 Estimate, +/-$80
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City of Redwood City: Population: 81,195
(2005 estimate +/8,480)
Government: City Hall: 1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City CA 94063, 650-780-7000
Schools: PK-8: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, Redwood City Elementary School District. 9-12: Sequoia Union High School District. 7 private schools are located in Redwood City.
Child Care: 66 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Redwood City.
Public Library: Redwood City Library 1044 Middlefield Rd Redwood City CA 94063 650-780-7026
Parks and Recreation: Redwood City Parks &
Recreation 1400 Roosevelt Ave. Redwood City CA 94061, 650-780-7250
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 55/45 Median Rent: $1,298***
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $776,900* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,851**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $59,365 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$200 2005 Estimate, +/-$189
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City of South San Francisco: Population: 60,552
Government: City Hall: 400 Grand Ave, South San Francisco CA 94080, 650-877-8500
Schools: PK-12: South San Francisco Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in South San Francisco.
Child Care: 21 child care centers and/or preschools are located in South San Francisco.
Public Library: South San Francisco Public Library 840 West Orange Ave, South San Francisco CA 94080, 650-829-3862 (Main Branch); 306 Walnut Ave, South San Francisco CA 94080, 650-877-8530 (Grand Avenue Branch, next to City Hall)
Parks and Recreation: South San Francisco Rec.
& Community Services 33 Arroyo Dr, South San Francisco 94080, 650-829-3800
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 62/37 Median Rent: $1,057
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $352,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,766
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City of San Bruno: Population: 40,165
Government: City Hall: 567 El Camino Real San Bruno CA 94066 510-577-3200
Schools: PK-8: San Bruno Park Elementary School District, Millbrae Elementary School District. 9-12: San Mateo Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in San Bruno.
Child Care: 24 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Bruno.
Public Library: San Bruno Public Library 701 Angus Ave West San Bruno CA 94066 510-616-7078
Parks and Recreation: San Bruno Parks &
Recreation 251 City Parkway San Bruno CA 94066 510-616-7180
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37 Median Rent: $1,162
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $385,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,830
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City of Pacifica: Population: 38,390
Government: City Hall: 170 Santa Maria Ave Pacifica CA 94044 650-738-7300
Schools: PK-8: Pacifica Elementary School District. 9:12: Jefferson Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in Pacifica.
Child Care: 14 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pacifica.
Public Library: Pacifica Library 104 Hilton Way Pacifica CA 94044 650-355-5196; Sanchez Library 1111 Terra Nova Blvd
Pacifica CA 94044 650-359-3397
Parks and Recreation: Pacifica Parks, Beaches
& Recreation Dept 170 Santa Maria Ave Pacifica CA 94044 650-738-7381
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 69/31 Median Rent: $1,261
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $367,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,814
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City of Menlo Park: Population: 30,785
Government: City Hall: 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park CA 94025, 650-330-6600
Schools: PK-8: Menlo Park City Elementary School District, Las Lomitas Elementary School District, Ravenswood City Elementary School District. 9-12: Sequoia Union High School District. 8 private schools are located in Menlo Park.
Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Menlo Park.
Public Library: Menlo Park Public Library
Parks and Recreation: Menlo Park Parks &
Recreation
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43 Median Rent: $1,319
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $778,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,734
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City of Foster City: Population: 28,803
Government: City Hall: 610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City CA 94404, 650-286-3200
Schools: PK-8: Hillsborough City Elementary School District, San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District. 9-12: San Mateo Union High School District. 3 private schools are located in Foster City.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Foster City.
Public Library: Foster City Library 1000 E Hillsdale Blvd Foster City CA 94404 650-574-4842
Parks and Recreation: Foster City Parks &
Recreation
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 62/38 Median Rent: $1,620
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $566,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,281
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City of Burlingame: Population: 28,158
Government: City Hall: 501 Primrose Rd, Burlingame CA 94010, 650-558-7200
Schools: PK-8: Burlingame Elementary School District. 9-12: San Mateo Union High School District. 4 private schools are located in Burlingame.
Child Care: 25 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Burlingame.
Public Library: Burlingame Public Library 480 Primrose Rd Burlingame CA 94010 650-558-7400 Easton Branch Library 1800 Easton Dr Burlingame CA 94010 650-340-6180
Parks and Recreation: Burlingame Parks &
Recreation 850 Burlingame Ave Burlingame CA 94010 650-558-7300
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 48/52 Median Rent: $1,108
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $685,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,727
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City of San Carlos: Population: 27,718
Government: City Hall: 600 Elm St San Carlos CA 94070, 650-802-1400
Schools: PK-8: San Carlos Elementary School District. 9-12: Sequoia Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in San Carlos.
Child Care: 19 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Carlos.
Public Library: San Carlos Library 610 Elm St San Carlos CA 94070 650-591-0341
Parks and Recreation: San Carlos Parks &
Recreation 600 Elm St San Carlos CA 94070, 650-802-4382
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 73/27 Median Rent: $1,181
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $626,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,543
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City of Belmont: Population: 25,123
Government: City Hall: 1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont CA 94002, 650-595-7452
Schools: PK-8: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. 9-12: Sequoia Union High School District. 7 private schools are located in Belmont.
Child Care: 15 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Belmont.
Public Library: Belmont Library 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002 650-591-8286
Parks and Recreation: Belmont Parks &
Recreation 30 Twin Pines Lane Belmont CA 94002 650-595-7441
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40 Median Rent: $1,116
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $593,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,432
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City of Millbrae: Population: 20,718
Government: City Hall: 621 Magnolia Ave, Millbrae CA 94030, 650-259-2334
Schools: PK-8: Millbrae Elementary School District. 9-12: San Mateo Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in Millbrae.
Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Millbrae.
Public Library: Millbrae Library 1 Library Ave Millbrae CA 94030 650-697-7607
Parks and Recreation: Millbrae Parks &
Recreation Community Center 477 Lincoln Circle Millbrae CA 94030 650-259-2360
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 64/36 Median Rent: $1,161
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $552,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,155
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City of Half Moon Bay: Population: 11,842
Government: City Hall: 501 Main St, Half Moon Bay CA 94019, 650-726-8270
Schools: PK-12: Cabrillo Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Half Moon Bay.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Half Moon Bay.
Public Library: Half Moon Bay Public Library 620 Correas, Half Moon Bay CA 94019, 650-726-2316
Parks and Recreation: Half Moon Bay Parks
& Rec. Community Center 535 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay CA 94019,
650-726-8297
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25 Median Rent: $1,269
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $499,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,526
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Town of Hillsborough: Population: 10,825
Government: Town Hall: 1600 Floribunda Ave Hillsborough CA 94010 650-375-7400
Schools: PK-8: Hillsborough City Elementary School District. 9-12: San Mateo Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in Hillsborough.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hillsborough.
Public Library: San Mateo Public Library 55 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo CA 94402, 650-522-7800; Burlingame Public Library 480 Primrose Rd Burlingame CA 94010 650-558-7400
Parks and Recreation: Hillsborough Parks & Recreation 2600 Ralston Ave Hillsborough CA 94010 650-342-5439
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 96/4 Median Rent: $2,000+
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $1,000,000+ Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $4,000+
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Town of Atherton: Population: 7,194
Government: Town Hall: 91 Ashfield Rd Atherton CA 94027 650-752-0500
Schools: PK-8: Menlo Park City Elementary School District, Las Lomitas Elementary School District. 9-12: Sequoia Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in Atherton.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Atherton.
Public Library: Atherton Library 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane Atherton CA 94027 650-328-2422
Parks and Recreation: Atherton Parks & Recreation
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 95/5 Median Rent: $2,000+
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $1,000,000+ Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $4,000+
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El Granada: Population: 5,724
Government: Unincorporated.
Schools: PK-12: Cabrillo Unified School District. No private schools are located in El Granada.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in El Granada.
Public Library: Burlingame Public Library 480 Primrose Rd Burlingame CA 94010 650-558-7400 Easton Branch Library 1800 Easton Dr Burlingame CA 94010 650-340-6180
Parks and Recreation: Burlingame Parks &
Recreation 850 Burlingame Ave Burlingame CA 94010 650-558-7300
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 81/19 Median Rent: $1,147
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $523,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,331
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Town of Woodside: Population: 5,352
Government: Town Hall: 2955 Woodside Rd, Box 620005, Woodside CA 94062, 650-851-6790
Schools: PK-8: Woodside Elementary School District, Las Lomitas Elementary School District, Portola Valley Elementary School District, Redwood City Elementary School District. 9-12: Sequoia Union High School District. No private schools are located in Woodside.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Woodside.
Public Library: Woodside Public Library 3140 Woodside Rd, Woodside CA 94062, 650-851-0147
Parks and Recreation: Woodside Parks &
Recreation: Recreation Committee 650-851-3534
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 89/11 Median Rent: $1,557
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $1,000,000+ Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,.967
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City of Brisbane: Population: 3,597
Government: City Hall: 50 Park Lane Brisbane CA 94005 415-508-2100
Schools: PK-8: Brisbane Elementary School District. 9-12: Jefferson Union High School District. No private schools are located in Brisbane.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Brisbane.
Public Library: Brisbane Library 250 Visitacion Ave Brisbane CA 94005 415-467-2060
Parks and Recreation: Brisbane Parks &
Recreation 50 Park Place Brisbane CA 94005 415-508-2140
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 67/33 Median Rent: $975
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $382,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,974
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Montara: Population: 2,950
Government: Unincorporated.
Schools: PK-12: Cabrillo Unified School District. No private schools are located in Montara.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Montara.
Public Library: San Bruno Public Library 701 Angus Ave West San Bruno CA 94066 510-616-7078
Parks and Recreation: San Bruno Parks &
Recreation 251 City Parkway San Bruno CA 94066 510-616-7180
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 82/18 Median Rent: $1,402
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $469,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,130
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Pescadero: Population: 2,042 (Zip 94060)
Schools: PK-12: La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District. No private schools are located in Pescadero.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Pescadero.
Public Library: Portola Valley Library 4575 Alpine Rd Portola Valley CA 94028 650-851-0560
Parks and Recreation: Portola Valley Parks
& Recreation: 765 Portola Rd Portola Valley CA 94028 650-851-1701
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 53/47 Median Rent: $921
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $411,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,981
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Moss Beach: Population: 1,953
Government: Unincorporated.
Schools: PK-12: Cabrillo Unified School District. No private schools are located in Moss Beach.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Moss Beach.
Public Library: San Bruno Public Library 701 Angus Ave West San Bruno CA 94066 510-616-7078
Parks and Recreation: San Bruno Parks &
Recreation 251 City Parkway San Bruno CA 94066 510-616-7180
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17 Median Rent: $1,646
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $505,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,385
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La Honda: Population: 1,610 (Zip 94020)
Schools: PK-12: La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District. No private schools are located in La Honda.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in La Honda.
Public Library: Portola Valley Library 4575 Alpine Rd Portola Valley CA 94028 650-851-0560
Parks and Recreation: Portola Valley Parks
& Recreation: 765 Portola Rd Portola Valley CA 94028 650-851-1701
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26 Median Rent: $831
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $444,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,012
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Town of Colma: Population: 1,191
Government: City Hall: 333 90th St Daly City CA 94015 650-991-8000
Schools: PK-8: Jefferson Elementary School District. 9-12: Jefferson Union High School District. No private schools are located in Colma.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Colma.
Public Library: Daly City Library: Serramonte Main
Branch 40 Wembley Drive, Daly City CA 94015, 650-991-8023
Parks and Recreation: Daly City Parks &
Recreation 111 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City CA 94015, 650-991-8001
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 52/48 Median Rent: $1,003
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $312,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,892
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