What are the schools like in Millbrae, CA?

Millbrae is served primarily by Millbrae Elementary. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.2:1.

What is the median household income in Millbrae?

The median household income in Millbrae, CA is $146,649 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Millbrae, CA?

Millbrae has an average high temperature of 58.0°F in January and 72.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches.

Millbrae, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Millbrae, CA affordable or expensive?

Millbrae's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Millbrae is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,874,100 and the median rent is $3,322 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Millbrae, CA?

Millbrae has a violent crime rate of 264.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1587.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Millbrae, CA a Good Place to Live?

Millbrae is a small city of 22,825 in California, with a median household income of $146,649 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Millbrae stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Millbrae is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Millbrae city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Millbrae's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Millbrae costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Millbrae, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,874,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,322	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$146,649	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Millbrae's violent crime rate is 264.7 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

264.7 /100k

Property Crime

1587.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Millbrae is served primarily by Millbrae Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Millbrae, CA	National Avg
School District	Millbrae Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Millbrae sees average highs of 58.0°F in January and 72.6°F in July, with 19.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Millbrae, CA
Average High — January	58.0°F
Average High — July	72.6°F
Annual Precipitation	19.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Millbrae, CA	National Avg
Population	22,825	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	36.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	47.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Millbrae

Millbrae, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94030

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millbrae, CA affordable or expensive?

Millbrae's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Millbrae roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,874,100 and median rent is $3,322/month.

What is the crime rate in Millbrae, CA?

Millbrae's violent crime rate is 264.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1587.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Millbrae?

Public schools in Millbrae are operated by Millbrae Elementary. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1. 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Millbrae, CA a good place to live?

Millbrae, CA has a population of 22,825, a median household income of $146,649, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Millbrae?

Millbrae averages 58.0°F in January and 72.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Millbrae?

Millbrae, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94030.

What is the population of Millbrae?

The population of Millbrae, California is 22,825 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Millbrae?

Key numbers for living in Millbrae: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $1,874,100, median household income $146,649, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Millbrae side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.