Welcome to Milpitas
Named after the Spanish word for the cornfields that were once here, these days Milpitas is a peaceful and family-oriented suburb.
Milpitas is a town in California with a population of 79,517. Milpitas is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Milpitas offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Milpitas there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Milpitas and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Milpitas are highly rated.
- Public Schools
- Crime & Safety
- Housing
- Nightlife
- Good for Families
- Diversity
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$858,600
National
$217,500Median Rent
$2,428
National
$1,062Area Feel
Based on the housing stock, population density, and the proximity of amenities of the area.
Dense Suburban
Milpitas Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
- Best Suburbs for Young Professionals in California25 of 524
- Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in California119 of 524
- Best Suburbs to Live in California122 of 524
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault61.3282.7
- Murder2.36.1
- Rape18.540.7
- Robbery46.3135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary320.5500.1
- Theft1,754.32,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft358.7284
Residents
Diversity
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Working in Milpitas
Jobs
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$132,320
National
$62,843Places to Work in Milpitas
Project Sentinel
- 2 reviews
Granite Rock
- 1 review
FireEye Inc.
Top Public Schools Serving Milpitas
The King’s Academy
- 105 reviews
Milpitas High School
- 740 reviews
John Sinnott Elementary School
Thomas Russell Middle School
- 8 reviews
KIPP San Jose Collegiate
- 147 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Milpitas
Castilleja School
- 57 reviews
The Harker School
- 147 reviews
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
- 84 reviews
Bellarmine College Preparatory
- 208 reviews
Notre Dame High School
- 246 reviews
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