At a Glance
Median Income
$176,822
$67,448 per capita
Home Value
$1,180,000
Zillow: $1,480,234
Median Rent
$3,112/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
2,663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
17.6%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Milpitas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milpitas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milpitas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milpitas residents earn a median household income of $176,822 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,448. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,285 business establishments, including 4,325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milpitas is $1,180,000 , 319% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,480,234. Median rent is $3,112/month, with 24.8% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Milpitas reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,663/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
58.6% of adults in Milpitas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milpitas has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population78,216
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density5,802/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$176,822
Per Capita$67,448
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$182,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,885
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,180,000
Rent$3,112
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$1,480,234
Housing Units25,252
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property2,663/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary244/100K
Health
Obesity17.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.6%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations91
Libraries50
Did You Know?
Milpitas was founded in 1852.
The median home in Milpitas was built in 1986.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 4,325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 106 fatal vehicle crashes.
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