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San Bruno, CA


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San Bruno, California

Introduction to San Bruno, California

San Bruno, California, in San Mateo county, is 1 miles S of South San Francisco, California (center to center) and 10 miles S of San Francisco, California. It's situated along a peninsula near the San Francisco International Airport. The landscape features foothills and a flat region near the San Francisco Bay. San Bruno offers a mild Mediterranean climate and has an ethnically diverse population. The well known YouTube, the popular online video company, is situated in the municipality. The Golden Gate National Cemetery is located in San Bruno.

San Bruno History

The Ohlone Village Urebure was located in the area. After the founding of the San Francisco de Asis Mission the land was used as a pasture for the mission livestock. Later, the area was included in the Rancho Buriburi and became prominent in the dairy farm business. The city was named in tribute to Spanish explorer Captain Bruno Hecate. Substantial development occurred after the well known 1906 earthquake. The city was incorporated in 1914. Japanese Americans were interred in San Bruno during WW II.

San Bruno Attractions

San Mateo Avenue is the prominent street in the downtown area and features a large number of unique shops and restaurants with architecture typical of the early 20th century American West. Residents and visitors can easily travel to nearby San Francisco and tour attractions such as Chinatown, Fisherman's Warf, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Fioli House and Gardens and Hiller Aviation Museum are noteworthy destinations.

San Bruno Activities

San Bruno City Park is a popular location and includes hiking trails, picnic areas and features a recreation center that has an indoor basketball court. Junipero Serra County Park has scenic hiking trails and offers excellent views of the San Francisco Bay. Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, Montara State Beach, Gray Whale Cove State Beach and the San Bruno Mountain State Park are notable nearby destinations. The popular Great America Theme Park is a short drive away. The Crystal Springs Golf Course is a quality course.

San Bruno Transportation

The Bay Area Rapid Transit system is popular with residents. CalTrain offers commuter services to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The San Francisco International Airport provides air travel.

High Points

San Bruno strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%San Bruno Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%San Bruno Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%San Bruno Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%San Bruno Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%San Bruno Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of San Bruno, CA

Comparing San Bruno to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population86
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes65
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime67

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