Millbrae, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Millbrae | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,425 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6507.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.01% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,767 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Millbrae grew by 10.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,909 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Millbrae has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Millbrae | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $159,277 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.23% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Millbrae is about 65% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Millbrae | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,369,642 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $3,395 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Millbrae is about 33.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,395 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Millbrae spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 230 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Millbrae | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 230 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,123 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 41,204 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,343 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Millbrae is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Millbrae has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Millbrae | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Millbrae has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Millbrae | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Millbrae, California.
What is the population of Millbrae, California?
The population of Millbrae, California is 21,425, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Millbrae, California?
The population density of Millbrae, California is 6507.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Millbrae, California?
The median household income in Millbrae, California is $159,277, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Millbrae, California?
The median home price in Millbrae, California is $1,369,642, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Millbrae, California?
The unemployment rate in Millbrae, California is 6.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.