Milpitas, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Milpitas, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,242 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5713.5 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.02% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 24,964 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Milpitas grew by 25.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 77,242 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Milpitas is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 29.0% of residents. That is 5.3 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 16,025 20.7% -1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 22,375 29.0% +5.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 14,744 19.1% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,712 12.6% -2.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.4% of the people living in Milpitas and men 52.6%.
- Women 47.4% California 49.9%
- Men 52.6% California 50.1%
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Economy
Milpitas has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $181,422 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.83% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Milpitas is about 83% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,003,615 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $3,163 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.6% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Milpitas is about 26.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,163 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Milpitas spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.3 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,849 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 25.2% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 29,010 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,555 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Milpitas is about the same as 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
Milpitas has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Milpitas has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Milpitas | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Milpitas, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Milpitas, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas, CA | 77,242 | $181,422 #1/2 | $1,003,615 #2/2 | 22.6 min #2/2 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 127,362 | $179,943 | $1,005,517 | 20.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Milpitas, California.
How big is Milpitas, California by population?
About 77,242 people live in Milpitas, California, in 24,964 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 37.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Milpitas, California urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Milpitas, California has 5,714 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 66 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Milpitas, California?
The median home costs 5.5 times the median household income ($1,003,615 against $181,422), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $3,163 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Milpitas, California?
Unemployment in Milpitas, California is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Milpitas, California have a college degree?
54.0% of adults in Milpitas, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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