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Millbrae, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,589 Population 6,908/sq mi density
$157,567 Median Income $76,277 per capita
$1,929,700 Home Value $2,021,440 Zillow
$3,401 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 2,463 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$157,567 median income, 4.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,929,700 home value, $3,401/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Millbrae, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$157,567
110% above
$76,277 per capita
Home Value
$1,929,700
585% above
Zillow: $2,021,440
Median Rent
$3,401/mo
192% above
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
32% below
2,463/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.5%
50% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.9%
41% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Millbrae Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Millbrae's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
210%
Home Value
685%
Rent
292%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
150%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millbrae a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Millbrae residents earn a median household income of $157,567 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,277. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Millbrae is $1,929,700 , 585% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,021,440. Median rent is $3,401/month, with 31.1% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Millbrae reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,463/100K.

Education

50.5% of adults in Millbrae hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Millbrae has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population22,589
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density6,908/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$157,567
Per Capita$76,277
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

F
Home Value$1,929,700
Rent$3,401
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$2,021,440
Housing Units8,592
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent257/100K
Property2,463/100K

Health

Obesity18.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking7.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation99 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Millbrae was built in 1960.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.