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Milpitas
  • Town in California

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Milpitas is a town in California with a population of 79,593. 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.

About

About Milpitas...
Population
79,593

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$994,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,762
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    37%
  • Own
    63%
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Milpitas Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    142.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    16.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    91.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    453.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,729.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    474.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    20%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    22%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

Working in Milpitas

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$149,312
National
$69,021

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Milpitas Reviews

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