San Mateo County, CA vs Alameda County, CA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | San Mateo County, CA | Alameda County, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 754K | 1.7M |
| Low Food Access % | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| SNAP Participation % | 3.9% | 7.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | 9.2% |
| Median Household Income | $149,907 | $122,488 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| Low Access Population | 116,155 | 554,053 |
| Low Access Tracts | 36 | 173 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
San Mateo County, CA full profile →
15.4% low access · 3.9% SNAP
Alameda County, CA full profile →
33.3% low access · 7.7% SNAP
Data Sources
Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas — low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates — population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.