Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
15%
Milpitas, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,093
Population
76,186
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Easily within reach of Northern California’s best places to work and play
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Schools
Located in the northeastern corner of Silicon Valley, Milpitas combines residential comfort with innovation. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $2,822 with a 1.7% year-over-year increase. Positioned between the Diablo Range and the intersection of Interstates 680 and 880, Milpitas offers convenient access throughout Silicon Valley. The city features established areas like the Midtown district, with its mix of residential streets and local businesses, while the area near the Great Mall showcases newer residential developments.
Milpitas offers residents numerous recreational opportunities and amenities. The Great Mall of the Bay Area serves as a central shopping destination, spanning 1.3 million square feet with more than 200 retailers. Ed R. Levin County Park provides hiking trails, hang gliding areas, and panoramic views of the Santa Clara Valley. The city maintains 17 neighborhood parks and recreation facilities, including public swimming pools and sports complexes. Since its incorporation in 1954, Milpitas has evolved from agricultural roots to become part of Silicon Valley's technology corridor, with companies like Cisco Systems, KLA Corporation, and Flex maintaining operations in the area. The city made history in 1966 when Ben F. Gross was elected mayor, becoming California's first Black mayor of a predominantly white municipality.
Explore the City
Robert E. Browne Park has one of the best trails in Milpitas.
Milpitas is a tight-knit community that is known for its stock of medium sized homes.
Milpitas Farmers' Market located at 882 Great Mall Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035.
Walk along the many walking paths in Robert E. Brown Park in Milpitas.
Admire the beautiful landscape on a drive through Milpitas.
Play a leisurely game of tennis at Robert E. Brown Park in Milpitas.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$163,030
Average: $184,297
Education
33,527
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
41,065
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Milpitas has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Milpitas, CA is $2,898 for a studio, $3,105 for one bedroom, $3,714 for two bedrooms, and $4,032 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milpitas has increased by 5.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,105/month
717 Sq Ft
House
$4,780/month
1,836 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Milpitas, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
746 Students
John Sinnott Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
686 Students
Anthony Spangler Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
610 Students
Public
Grades K-5
610 Students
Public
Grades K-5
563 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
761 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
761 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
693 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
693 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,926 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,926 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
55 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
105 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ed Levin County Park
- Penitencia Creek County Park
- Alviso Marina County Park
- Live Oak Park - Santa Clara
- Ulistac Natural Area
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.