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Millbrae, CA

Millbrae, CA.

Population: 22,689 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Millbrae, CA is $2.06M — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.85M after a median 12.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,767/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$2.06M

Median home value

+6.5%

1-year change

12.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.06M
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.0%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+55.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$2.06M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.85M
Median list price
$1.89M
Median price per sqft
$1,079
1-year sale-price change
-17.7%
Median days on market
12.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
108.7%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
-1.5%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,767/mo
1-year rent change
+12.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Millbrae Elementary, San Mateo Union High
Schools include
Green Hills Elementary, Meadows Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary, Taylor Middle, Mills High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AH
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard (8.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
667
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
136,149
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
100,218

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Presidio of San Francisco (14 mi)
National parks include
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Fort Point National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
27
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,745 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
63.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$9,996
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
390,970
Average weekly wage
$3,458
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Information, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
482

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MillbraeState medianUS median
Median home value$2.06M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.85M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,767/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,996$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Millbrae, CA?
$2.06M.
What is the median sale price in Millbrae, CA?
$1.85M.
How long do homes take to sell in Millbrae, CA?
Median days on market: 12.5 days.
What is typical rent in Millbrae, CA?
Typical rent: $3,767/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Millbrae, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Millbrae, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AH.
What is the wildfire risk in Millbrae, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Millbrae, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Millbrae, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Millbrae, CA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Millbrae, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Millbrae, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Millbrae, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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