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Recently Updated San Mateo Billboards

Below are some recently updated billboard locations in San Mateo and surrounding areas to help get you started. If you don't see a board you want, don't worry as this is a limited view of availability. Alluvit Media has access to every billboard in the city. Prices change daily based on availability.

Bayshore Fwy 3 mi S/Hwy 92 San Carlos W/L-Illuminated, Redwood City CA Media
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  • Located at Bayshore Fwy 3 mi S/Hwy 92 San Carlos W/L-Illuminated, Redwood City CA
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Bayshore Fwy 3 mi S/Hwy 92 San Carlos W/L-Illuminated, Redwood City CA Media
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US 101 S/O Millbrae Ave F/NW Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/SE Media
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US 101 S/O Millbrae Ave F/SE Media
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US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/N Media
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E/L US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/S Media
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US 101 S/O Millbrae Ave F/NW Media
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US 101 S/O Millbrae Ave F/SE Media
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Bayshore Fwy 3 mi S/Hwy 92 San Carlos W/L-Illuminated Media
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San Mateo Transit Media
San Mateo Transit Media
San Mateo Transit Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/SE Media
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US 101 S/O Millbrae Ave F/NW Media
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US 101 S/O Millbrae Ave F/NW Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/SE Media
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Highway 101 S/O Holly St F/N Media
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E/L US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/S Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/SE Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/NW Media
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US 101 S/O Millbrae Ave F/NW Media
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US 101 EL N/O Holly St F/S Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/NW Media
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US 101 S/O Millbrae Ave F/NW Media
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US 101 .5 mile north of Marsh Rd-NF F/N Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/NW Media
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Middlefield 66 ft S/O Fifth E/S F/SE Media
  • Media Type: Posters
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Bay Rd 200 ft S/O Kaynyne W/S F/SE Media
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Hwy 101 3 mi S/Hwy 92 Media
  • Media Type: Static Billboard
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Hwy 101 3 mi S/Hwy 92 Media
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E/L US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/S Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
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US 101 S/O Millbrae Ave F/SE Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/NW Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/SE Media
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E/L US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/S Media
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US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/N Media
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Hwy 101 east line .7 mile north of Marsh Road Exit 406 Media
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Hwy 101 east line .7 mile north of Marsh Road Exit 406 Media
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US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/N Media
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US 101 Millbrae Ave. F/SE Media
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US 101 Millbrae Ave. F/NW Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/NW Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/SE Media
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Us 101 2000 ft N/O Whipple E/S F/N Media
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Us 101 1500 ft N/O Whipple E/S F/N Media
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US 101 & Brittan Avenue F/SE Media
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How Much Do Billboards Cost in San Mateo, CA?

Based on a cross-section of the 94 most popular boards, the average cost of a billboard in San Mateo is $11,836.49 per 4-week period. This results in a cost per thousand impressions (CPM) of $6.01. The average San Mateo billboard receives 1,969,859 monthly impressions.

$6.01 AVG CPM

Average cost per 1 thousand impressions (CPM) across all of our San Mateo billboards.

$11,836.49 AVG BILLBOARD COST

Average cost per board for a 4-week billboard advertising campaign.*

1,969,859 AVG IMPRESSIONS

Average number of impressions per board for 4-weeks.

94 RECENT BOARDS ADDED

Recently added billboard locations in San Mateo.

*The average San Mateo billboard costs above are estimates based on current market data. Actual prices can fluctuate due to location demand, billboard size, campaign duration, and other factors. For the most accurate and up-to-date billboard pricing, please contact us directly.

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How to Rent a Billboard in San Mateo

Renting a billboard in San Mateo is similar to renting an apartment. Some are available right away, some are occupied for the next six months or a year.

  1. Determine your campaign goals. Are you looking to direct people to your location in San Mateo? Are you recruiting in San Mateo? Do you want to advertise your services in San Mateo? Narrowing in on your goal helps develop a clear path for measuring success.
  2. Pick a location based on the campaign goals. Consider where near San Mateo would be most effective for reaching your target audience. Is it most strategic to display your ad along the highway or is a major intersection or side road a smarter move?
  3. Decide on a timeframe and budget. We'll find the best options available in San Mateo for your desired start date, billboard campaign length, and budget.
  4. Review your custom proposal with billboards in San Mateo. We use your campaign criteria to formulate a thorough proposal including images and exact location.
  5. Select the best option(s) and prepare for launch! Send us your design or have our in-house designer create an eye-catching ad for your San Mateo billboard. When your start date rolls around, watch your campaign go live.

San Mateo Billboard Advertising FAQ

How much does a billboard cost in San Mateo?

It varies. A small junior poster on a side street and a 14'x48' bulletin on a freeway are very different price points. Static vs. digital matters too, along with how long you run and what time of year it is.

Across 94 boards in San Mateo, the average is $11,836.49 per 4-week period, which works out to a $6.01 CPM.

Where are the best billboard locations in San Mateo?

It depends on what you're trying to accomplish, but out of 11 boards in San Mateo, these get put on proposals the most:

  1. 1. #72308 — US 101 .5 mile north of Marsh Rd-NF F/N Billboard
  2. 2. #64509 — Bay Rd 200 ft S/O Kaynyne W/S F/SE Billboard
  3. 3. #64510 — Middlefield 66 ft S/O Fifth E/S F/SE Billboard
  4. 4. #60824 — Hwy 101 3 mi S/Hwy 92 Billboard
  5. 5. #60823 — Hwy 101 3 mi S/Hwy 92 Billboard

Tell us about your campaign and we'll narrow it down from there.

Who do San Mateo billboards reach?

San Mateo is 104,430 people, so it's a tight market with less competition for eyeballs. Average commute is 29 minutes, so there's real windshield time for boards to register. 25.1% of the population is Hispanic/Latino, which is worth factoring into your creative. Median household income is $124,842, so this audience can support premium product advertising.

Here's the full breakdown:

Population104,430
Median Age38.2
Male / Female50% / 50%
Median Household Income$124,842
College Educated54.2%
Home Ownership54.4%
Avg. Commute29 min
Hispanic %25.1%
What industries use billboard advertising in San Mateo?

In San Mateo, the industries we work with most are Non-Profit, Construction, Information Services, Computers - Hardware or Software, and Entertainment. It's a mix of local businesses driving foot traffic and larger brands staying visible on commuter routes.

What types of billboards are available in San Mateo?

San Mateo has Transit Shelter, King, Digital Bulletin, Kong, Ultra Super King, and Full Side. We can walk you through what fits your situation.

How much traffic do San Mateo billboards get?

It depends on the board. A bulletin on a major highway and a poster on a neighborhood street are going to have very different numbers.

Across 11 boards in San Mateo, the average is about 90,305 impressions per week. Add it all up and you're looking at roughly 3,973,420 total impressions per 4-week cycle across every tracked board in the market.

When is the best time to advertise on a billboard in San Mateo?

Demand for boards nationally peaks in January, February, and March. That's when the most proposals go out, so the best spots book up faster.

April, May, and June are slower. You'll have more boards to choose from and sometimes better rates. If your timing is flexible, that's worth knowing.

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