San Francisco Bay Area relocation guide
Moving to Highlands, CA
$2,000,000+Median home value
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About Highlands
Highlands is an unincorporated community in the hills above San Mateo, centered on its own recreation district. Homes are mid-century houses on wooded lots with canyon and bay views. It has a strong neighborhood identity with its own park, pool, and community programs.
Home prices in Highlands
The median home value in Highlands is $2,000,000+.
Top places in Highlands
- Highlands Park and Recreation Center — pool, fields, and programs
- Laurelwood Park (nearby, San Mateo)
- Coyote Point Recreation Area (nearby)
Commuting from Highlands
- San Mateo Caltrain ~10 minutes
- San Francisco ~30 minutes via US-101/Caltrain
- SFO ~20 minutes
Highlands FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Highlands, CA?
The median home value in Highlands is $2,000,000+. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Highlands, CA?
San Mateo Caltrain ~10 minutes
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.