Milpitas, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64

D

out of 100

Overview

Milpitas is a California city with a population of approximately 77,321, part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,424,179. Median household income is $166,769.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 77,321 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,424,179 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $166,769 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26.6 minutes
  • Part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

77,321

Source: Census ACS

$1,424,179

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$166,769

Source: Census ACS

26.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

54

Source: Walk Score

217 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Santa Clara County (county-level results)

68%
28%
Democrat 510,744
Republican 210,924
Leans D+40.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 14.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 32.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 53/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 54/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 64

Location

Milpitas, CA (37.4365, -121.8929)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.