Living in Milpitas, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milpitas · Census data 2020–2024
Milpitas has 78,578 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $178,798 (80% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,251,700, the median rent is $3,120/month.
Milpitas at a glance
- Population
- 78,578
- Median age
- 36.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $178,798State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,251,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,120/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Milpitas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 80% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Milpitas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milpitas the median home value is $1,251,700, 276% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,120 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Milpitas median household income
The median household income in Milpitas is $178,798 and the income per person is $69,335. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Milpitas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,040
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.06
Milpitas demographics
- Population
- 78,578
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 25,066
- Foreign-born
- 55.4%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milpitas ›
Education in Milpitas
58.2% of adults 25 and older in Milpitas have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 26.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milpitas
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.2%
- Drive alone
- 60.3%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Milpitas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas | 78,578 | $178,798 | $1,251,700 | $3,120 |
| Fremont | 228,295 | $181,506 | $1,403,800 | $2,933 |
| East Foothills | 7,139 | $199,375 | $1,346,100 | $3,321 |
| Alum Rock | 10,440 | $126,705 | $909,500 | $2,389 |
| Santa Clara | 130,256 | $178,958 | $1,582,600 | $3,016 |
| Burbank | 5,333 | $134,518 | $1,104,600 | $2,566 |
| Sunnyvale | 154,236 | $186,170 | $1,801,800 | $3,039 |
| Fruitdale | 986 | $182,889 | $1,581,200 | $2,746 |
| Newark | 46,903 | $169,064 | $1,142,800 | $2,776 |
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What is the median household income in Milpitas, CA?
The median household income in Milpitas is $178,798, 80% 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 Milpitas?
The median home value in Milpitas is $1,251,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Milpitas?
The median gross rent in Milpitas is $3,120 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Milpitas, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 80% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Milpitas?
The median age in Milpitas is 36.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Milpitas?
The average commute to work in Milpitas is 26 minutes; 25.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milpitas?
The unemployment rate in Milpitas is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milpitas?
58.2% of adults in Milpitas 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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