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Millbrae, California

city · San Mateo County

At a glance

22,689
Population
$1,934,900
Median home value (all homes)
538% above U.S. median
$2,055,633
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,272/mo
Median rent
143% above U.S. median
$163,476
Median household income
108% above U.S. median
28.6 min
Average commute
93.6%
Homes with broadband
70.16%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 259 — 159% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing555% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities16% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost53% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates93.6%
College graduates52.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Millbrae Economic Development
Millbrae Economic Development highlights Millbrae's proximity to world-famous cities, transportation networks, and an affluent community with abundant prime real estate along heavily trafficked corridors. It notes access to a highly educated workforce, available properties along El Camino Real, Broadway, and Millbrae Avenue, and identifies Millbrae as a hub for biotechnology and life sciences, supporting a mix of retail, shopping, restaurants, service businesses and hotels.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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