Living in Brisbane, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brisbane · Census data 2020–2024
Brisbane has 4,692 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $156,169 (58% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,232,200, the median rent is $2,574/month.
Brisbane at a glance
- Population
- 4,692
- Median age
- 43.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $156,169State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,232,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,574/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Brisbane a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brisbane
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brisbane the median home value is $1,232,200, 270% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,574 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Brisbane median household income
The median household income in Brisbane is $156,169 and the income per person is $108,011. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Brisbane: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,104
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.45
Brisbane demographics
- Population
- 4,692
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 1,912
- Foreign-born
- 34.5%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brisbane ›
Education in Brisbane
50.6% of adults 25 and older in Brisbane have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brisbane
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 34.5%
- Drive alone
- 38.3%
- Public transit
- 7.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Brisbane vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 4,692 | $156,169 | $1,232,200 | $2,574 |
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | $136,578 | $1,188,800 | $2,802 |
| Colma | 1,636 | $148,295 | $1,062,000 | $2,303 |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
| Daly City | 101,964 | $123,547 | $1,115,000 | $2,551 |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Broadmoor | 4,586 | $167,396 | $1,254,600 | $3,501 |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | $174,000 | $2,000,001 | $2,785 |
| Pacifica | 37,261 | $160,523 | $1,249,800 | $3,098 |
More for people moving to Brisbane
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What is the median household income in Brisbane, CA?
The median household income in Brisbane is $156,169, 58% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brisbane?
The median home value in Brisbane is $1,232,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Brisbane?
The median gross rent in Brisbane is $2,574 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Brisbane, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%.
What is the median age in Brisbane?
The median age in Brisbane is 43.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Brisbane?
The average commute to work in Brisbane is 34 minutes; 34.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brisbane?
The unemployment rate in Brisbane is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brisbane?
50.6% of adults in Brisbane have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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