Name: Zip Code 94402
Address: San Mateo

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 94402 offers convenient access to a variety of businesses and essential services, including numerous supermarkets and diverse dining options on streets like 3rd Avenue. The area features several green spaces close to residences, providing ample opportunities for spending time outdoors in peaceful surroundings. Transportation options cater well to those commuting by bicycle, with easy access to highways such as Junipero Serra Freeway and proximity to train stations like Hayward Park. The neighborhood blends charming mid-century homes with large and small apartment buildings, presenting a broad range of housing sizes from cozy lofts to spacious four-bedroom units.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who want to reside in a compact community will be pleased with the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of this area; running daily errands is easy without the use of a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are moderately close at hand. Traveling by bicycle is also convenient in Zip Code 94402. The favored way to navigate this area is often driving. It is a short drive to the nearest highway, such as Junipero Serra Freeway, from any home in Zip Code 94402, and it is convenient to park. However, the public transit service in this area is not very frequent. Nevertheless, it is convenient to find a nearby train station, such as the San Mateo, Hillsdale and Hayward Park on the Caltrain, from the greater part of properties in the postal code. There are approximately 20 bus lines passing through the postal code, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by.

Services

Locals will value that wherever their property is located in this area, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Locals can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to food, the nearest supermarket in Zip Code 94402 is typically only a short trip away. Additionally, those who appreciate dining out won't have to go far in this area, where over 300 restaurants and over 50 coffee shops are available. It is also a rather short pedestrian trip to a good selection of clothing stores.

Character

Zip Code 94402 has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this area is not known for its lively ambience, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the approximately 20 bars is easy because they are generally situated in quite convenient locations. Most areas in Zip Code 94402 are quiet, as the streets are usually peaceful, although that is not the case around the railway line or Junipero Serra Freeway. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, including Beresford Park and Tobin Clark Open Space, making it easy to access them.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk