San Bruno, 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 | San Bruno | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,508 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7198.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.04% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,571 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Bruno grew by 7.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 39,743 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Bruno has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | San Bruno | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,295 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.73% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Bruno is about 37% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Bruno | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,357,400 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,679 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Bruno is about 42.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,679 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Bruno spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Bruno | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,748 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 35,543 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,918 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Bruno is 22 minutes, shorter 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
San Bruno has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | San Bruno | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Bruno has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | San Bruno | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Bruno, California.
What is the population of San Bruno, California?
The population of San Bruno, California is 39,508, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Bruno, California?
The population density of San Bruno, California is 7198.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Bruno, California?
The median household income in San Bruno, California is $132,295, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Bruno, California?
The median home price in San Bruno, California is $1,357,400, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Bruno, California?
The unemployment rate in San Bruno, California is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.