Offering a mild climate, diverse population, and situated along the peninsula near the San Francisco International Airport, San Bruno’s landscape features foothills as well as a flat region. Commuting to San Francisco or Silicon Valley is made easy with both BART and Caltrain stations located in the city. Headquartered in San Bruno, the well-known online video company YouTube is the city’s largest employer. A popular downtown destination is San Mateo Avenue, which features many unique shops and restaurants. San Bruno also offers many outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and parks with great views of the San Francisco Bay.

In 2022, the San Bruno average price for a single-family home was $1,448,578, a 3% increase from the previous year.