Population 5,738 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marina Lagoon
Household size in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.68 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.76 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.69 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.12 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Marina Lagoon run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.56, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 39.5 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 39.8 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 39.2 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | −0.3 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Marina Lagoon are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of San Mateo's 11 neighborhoods are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 6.9% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 8.9% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Marina Lagoon: 4.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Marina Lagoon has the lowest share of single-parent households of any San Mateo neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marina Lagoon
Renters in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.9% | 44.1% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.2% | 46.3% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.2% | 44.8% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.7% | 49.4% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +5.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Marina Lagoon rent: 68.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other San Mateo neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 6.9% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 7.4% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Marina Lagoon is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in San Mateo as a whole (7.4%). Only one other San Mateo neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1962 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1963 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1964 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1966 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Marina Lagoon are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in San Mateo overall, where the median home dates to 1966. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing. Marina Lagoon has the newest homes of any San Mateo neighborhood.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,624 | $1,569 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,867 | $1,698 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,996 | $2,577 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,294 | $3,100 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,670 | +$1,531 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Marina Lagoon costs $3,294 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,670 a month from 2006–10, a 103% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marina Lagoon
Bachelor's degrees in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 43.6% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.5% | 45.9% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.0% | 54.5% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.1% | 56.6% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.0 pts | +13.0 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Marina Lagoon: 61.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 18.0 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 88.6% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 89.2% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 90.0% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 90.0% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Marina Lagoon have finished high school (90.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of San Mateo. The share with a diploma is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marina Lagoon
| Period | Marina Lagoon | San Mateo | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 4.6% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Marina Lagoon: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Marina Lagoon has the highest unemployment rate of any San Mateo neighborhood. Unemployment has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marina Lagoon compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Lagoon | 2.48 | 39.3 | 4.5% | 68.7% | 10.2% | 1980 | $3,294 | 61.1% | 90.8% | 8.6% |
| Hillsdale | 2.66 | 37.6 | 8.5% | 54.8% | 8.7% | 1975 | $3,148 | 60.7% | 93.3% | 5.3% |
| Haywood Park | 2.36 | 40.0 | 5.2% | 52.7% | 6.1% | 1970 | $3,117 | 59.4% | 91.2% | 3.6% |
| Beresford | 2.54 | 43.0 | 4.8% | 38.6% | 7.3% | 1964 | $3,110 | 66.8% | 95.2% | 6.9% |
| Shoreview | 2.26 | 40.2 | 12.4% | 46.5% | 5.0% | 1973 | $3,241 | 63.6% | 91.3% | 1.1% |
| East San Mateo | 3.23 | 41.0 | 5.8% | 30.1% | 3.4% | 1957 | $3,329 | 38.9% | 84.8% | 3.8% |
| Sugerloaf | 2.75 | 41.7 | 10.1% | 40.0% | 10.1% | 1962 | $3,132 | 56.6% | 90.2% | 4.4% |
| Downtown San Mateo | 2.13 | 41.1 | 9.7% | 52.1% | 9.7% | 1970 | $3,278 | 55.6% | 92.7% | 2.9% |
| Baywood-Aragon | 2.36 | 42.8 | 6.5% | 45.0% | 10.8% | 1952 | $3,299 | 75.7% | 99.6% | 2.0% |
| Western Hills | 2.83 | 46.4 | 5.5% | 33.1% | 4.8% | 1971 | $3,499 | 70.3% | 99.1% | 7.9% |
| North Central San Francisco | 3.06 | 31.8 | 17.5% | 65.5% | 7.0% | 1962 | $2,682 | 47.2% | 82.9% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marina Lagoon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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