How Does San Mateo, CA Spend Tax Money?
San Mateo, CA spends $185,341 per resident, with total expenditures of $19.3B. Top spending categories: Police ($11,237/person), Education ($7,057/person), Fire Protection ($4,056/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (62/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $19.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $185,341 |
| Total Revenue | $13.2B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 104,165 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 62/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$11,237/person
Education$7,057/person
Fire Protection$4,056/person
Parks & Recreation$2,035/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.