Living in Millbrae, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millbrae · Census data 2020–2024
Millbrae has 22,689 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $163,476 (65% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,934,900, the median rent is $3,272/month.
Millbrae at a glance
- Population
- 22,689
- Median age
- 43.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $163,476State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,934,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,272/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Millbrae a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 163% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Millbrae
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millbrae the median home value is $1,934,900, 482% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,272 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Millbrae median household income
The median household income in Millbrae is $163,476 and the income per person is $78,551. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Millbrae: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,705
- Owner-occupied
- 60.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.2%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.76
Millbrae demographics
- Population
- 22,689
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 8,121
- Foreign-born
- 40.8%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millbrae ›
Education in Millbrae
52.7% of adults 25 and older in Millbrae have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Millbrae
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 7.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Millbrae vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | $174,000 | $2,000,001 | $2,785 |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
| Hillsborough | 11,099 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | $136,578 | $1,188,800 | $2,802 |
| Pacifica | 37,261 | $160,523 | $1,249,800 | $3,098 |
| Brisbane | 4,692 | $156,169 | $1,232,200 | $2,574 |
| San Mateo | 103,105 | $153,504 | $1,618,700 | $3,077 |
| Baywood Park | 1,580 | $217,206 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Millbrae, CA?
The median household income in Millbrae is $163,476, 65% 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 Millbrae?
The median home value in Millbrae is $1,934,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Millbrae?
The median gross rent in Millbrae is $3,272 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Millbrae, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 163% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Millbrae?
The median age in Millbrae is 43.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Millbrae?
The average commute to work in Millbrae is 29 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Millbrae?
The unemployment rate in Millbrae is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Millbrae?
52.7% of adults in Millbrae 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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