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San Mateo, California

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Overview

Located in the California community of San Mateo, Mills Health Center is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Mills Health Center plays in the region.

Population catchment

The 30-minute driving radius around Mills Health Center encompasses a combined population of approximately 1,892,158 residents across 20 incorporated communities. Oakland leads as the most populous nearby community with 440,646 residents, representing roughly 23% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Hayward with 162,954 residents and Sunnyvale with 155,805, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Mills Health Center. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.

Regional dependence

The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Mills Health Center reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in California. Of the 20 nearby communities, 6 have populations below 50,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Oakland and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Mills Health Center as a regional destination.

Geographic interpretation

From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Mills Health Center can be characterized as urban. Several communities in the catchment surpass 50,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. The presence of Oakland as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 69,357, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Mills Health Center within the broader regional framework.

Identifiers: city · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Oakland (city), CA440,646
2 Hayward (city), CA162,954
3 Sunnyvale (city), CA155,805
4 Santa Clara (city), CA127,647
5 San Mateo (city), CA105,661
6 Daly City (city), CA104,901
7 San Leandro (city), CA91,008
8 Redwood City (city), CA84,292
9 Mountain View (city), CA82,376
10 Union City (city), CA70,143
11 Palo Alto (city), CA68,572
12 Castro Valley (CDP), CA66,441
13 South San Francisco (city), CA66,105
14 Cupertino (city), CA60,381
15 San Bruno (city), CA43,908
16 Foster City (city), CA33,805
17 Menlo Park (city), CA33,780
18 Los Altos (city), CA31,625
19 Burlingame (city), CA31,386
20 San Carlos (city), CA30,722

Overview

Located in the California community of San Mateo, San Mateo Medical Center is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role San Mateo Medical Center plays in the region.

Population catchment

The 30-minute driving radius around San Mateo Medical Center encompasses a combined population of approximately 1,453,745 residents across 20 incorporated communities. Hayward leads as the most populous nearby community with 162,954 residents, representing roughly 11% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Sunnyvale with 155,805 residents and Santa Clara with 127,647, providing further evidence of the population concentration near San Mateo Medical Center. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.

Regional dependence

The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near San Mateo Medical Center reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in California. Of the 20 nearby communities, 8 have populations below 50,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Hayward and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of San Mateo Medical Center as a regional destination.

Geographic interpretation

From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding San Mateo Medical Center can be characterized as urban. Multiple communities exceed 50,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. The presence of Hayward as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 67,338, indicating that most communities are considerably smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of San Mateo Medical Center within the broader regional framework.

Identifiers: city

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Hayward (city), CA162,954
2 Sunnyvale (city), CA155,805
3 Santa Clara (city), CA127,647
4 San Mateo (city), CA105,661
5 Daly City (city), CA104,901
6 San Leandro (city), CA91,008
7 Redwood City (city), CA84,292
8 Mountain View (city), CA82,376
9 Union City (city), CA70,143
10 Palo Alto (city), CA68,572
11 South San Francisco (city), CA66,105
12 Cupertino (city), CA60,381
13 San Bruno (city), CA43,908
14 Pacifica (city), CA38,640
15 Foster City (city), CA33,805
16 Menlo Park (city), CA33,780
17 Los Altos (city), CA31,625
18 Burlingame (city), CA31,386
19 San Carlos (city), CA30,722
20 East Palo Alto (city), CA30,034