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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94070

San Mateo County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$2,474,298[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.1%
5-year / yr
+4.2%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+771.0%
vs metro
+97.8%
vs state
+253.2%
ZIP 94070 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94070 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 94070 is worth $2,474,298 — 97.8% above the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $4,320 a month — a 2.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$4,320[2]
Gross yield
2.1%[2]
Cap rate
1.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$16,098[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for San Mateo County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
30,447[3]
Median household income
$240,074[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of San Mateo County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,970[5]
Moved in
21,545
Moved out
24,515

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
0
  • Tierra Linda Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · San Carlos Elementary

    458 students

  • Central Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · San Carlos Elementary

    434 students

  • Arundel Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · San Carlos Elementary

    376 students

  • Brittan Acres Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · San Carlos Elementary

    372 students

  • San Carlos Charter Learning Center

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · San Carlos Charter Learning Center District

    367 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield2.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.3%
Annual rent$51,836

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$12,511
Loan principal$1,979,438
Down payment$494,860
Total interest paid$2,524,664

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio3.68
Monthly cost to own$15,914
Monthly rent$4,320

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
8th percentile[2]
Property tax
21st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94070?
The typical home in 94070 is worth $2,474,298, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94070?
Home values in 94070 are up 3.1% over the past year, and up 4.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94070?
A typical home in 94070 rents for about $4,320 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 94070?
The effective property tax rate in 94070 is 0.7% — roughly $16,098 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94070?
ZIP code 94070 has a population of 30,447 and a median household income of $240,074.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • San Mateo, CA

    Typical home
    $2,478,819
    Gross yield
    1.8%
  • Belmont, CA

    Typical home
    $2,364,911
    Gross yield
    1.6%
  • Alamo CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $2,587,085
    Gross yield
  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $2,351,632
    Gross yield
    2.2%
  • Kentfield CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $2,276,411
    Gross yield
  • Fremont, CA

    Typical home
    $2,257,200
    Gross yield
    2.0%

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