At a Glance
Median Income
$151,593
$103,841 per capita
Home Value
$1,127,200
Zillow: $1,145,736
Median Rent
$2,634/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
401/100K
1,313/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
8.9% smoking rate
How Brisbane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brisbane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brisbane a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brisbane residents earn a median household income of $151,593 , which is 102% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $103,841. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brisbane is $1,127,200 , 300% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,145,736. Median rent is $2,634/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Brisbane reports 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,313/100K.
Education
50.6% of adults in Brisbane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brisbane has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population4,718
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,578/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born35.4%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$151,593
Per Capita$103,841
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$1,127,200
Rent$2,634
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$1,145,736
Housing Units2,116
Rent Burden17.6%
Crime
F
Violent401/100K
Property1,313/100K
Health
Obesity22.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Brisbane was founded in 1961.
The median home in Brisbane was built in 1966.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
35.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.