Hotels, motels and lodging in San Mateo County, CA: how many are there?

San Mateo County, California had 142 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. San Mateo County ranks 59th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 12th of 58 in California.

142establishments with paid employees
59thof 2,243 US counties
12thof 58 counties in California
~5,106jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in San Mateo County, CA, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees4129.1%
5 to 92114.9%
10 to 192719.1%
20 to 493323.4%
50 to 9975%
100 or more128.5%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where San Mateo County fits in California

California has 6,417 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 58 counties; San Mateo County has 2.2% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in California

Other categories in San Mateo County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in San Mateo County, CA?

142 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does San Mateo County compare with other counties?

San Mateo County ranks 59th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 12th of 58 in California.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in San Mateo County?

29% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 37% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.