At a Glance
Median Income
$157,567
$76,277 per capita
Home Value
$1,929,700
Zillow: $2,021,440
Median Rent
$3,401/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
2,463/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.5%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.9%
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)
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.