Living in San Bruno, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Bruno · Census data 2020–2024
San Bruno has 42,307 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $141,272 (43% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,207,500, the median rent is $2,773/month.
San Bruno at a glance
- Population
- 42,307
- Median age
- 39.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $141,272State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,207,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,773/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is San Bruno a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in San Bruno
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Bruno the median home value is $1,207,500, 263% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,773 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,764 a month in housing costs.
San Bruno median household income
The median household income in San Bruno is $141,272 and the income per person is $64,768. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Bruno: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,433
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.74
San Bruno demographics
- Population
- 42,307
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 15,224
- Foreign-born
- 35.9%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Bruno ›
Education in San Bruno
45.2% of adults 25 and older in San Bruno have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Bruno
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
San Bruno vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Pacifica | 37,261 | $160,523 | $1,249,800 | $3,098 |
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | $136,578 | $1,188,800 | $2,802 |
| Colma | 1,636 | $148,295 | $1,062,000 | $2,303 |
| Brisbane | 4,692 | $156,169 | $1,232,200 | $2,574 |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | $174,000 | $2,000,001 | $2,785 |
| Broadmoor | 4,586 | $167,396 | $1,254,600 | $3,501 |
| Daly City | 101,964 | $123,547 | $1,115,000 | $2,551 |
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What is the median household income in San Bruno, CA?
The median household income in San Bruno is $141,272, 43% 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 San Bruno?
The median home value in San Bruno is $1,207,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Bruno?
The median gross rent in San Bruno is $2,773 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is San Bruno, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in San Bruno?
The median age in San Bruno is 39.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Bruno?
The average commute to work in San Bruno is 24 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Bruno?
The unemployment rate in San Bruno is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Bruno?
45.2% of adults in San Bruno 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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