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Milpitas, California by the numbers
According to the FBI, Milpitas had 2.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 46% lower than the California rate (4.3). Median household income is $178,798 and the median home value is $1,251,700. Population: about 78,578 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Milpitas?
Milpitas's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, based on 188 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at 46% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 2,259 offenses (28.3 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Violent crimes fell 5% between 2022 and 2025 (198 to 188).
| Offense (2025) | Milpitas count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 188 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 20 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 71 | 0.89 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 96 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,259 | 28.3 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 187 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,856 | 23.3 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 216 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Milpitas changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 198 | 2,867 | 2 |
| 2023 | 248 | 2,608 | 1 |
| 2024 | 241 | 2,448 | 3 |
| 2025 | 188 | 2,259 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Milpitas Police Department's own reports.
How does Milpitas compare with California?
Milpitas's median household earns $178,798 a year, 80% higher than the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,251,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $3,120 a month. About 78,578 people live on 13 square miles of land, roughly 5,829 per square mile. The city lies in Santa Clara County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Milpitas | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,578 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $178,798 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,251,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $3,120 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 58.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 58.4% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Milpitas?
Milpitas has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is Ed R. Levin (38 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Santa Clara County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Milpitas?
No highway work zones were listed in Milpitas city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Milpitas?
Inside the city limits there are 15 public schools (2024-25) and 10 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Milpitas
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Milpitas city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Rmb Enterprises (Milpitas).
Liquor stores
8 liquor stores are on the map inside the Milpitas city limits: Bevmo (Milpitas), Bobs Discount Liquor (Milpitas), Cheerlitre Liquors (Milpitas), Jerry's Market (Milpitas), Lucky Liquors (Milpitas), Milpitas Liquor (Milpitas), Sbc Liquors #7 (Milpitas) and Victoria Liquors (Milpitas).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Milpitas city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Milpitas?
In 2025, Milpitas had 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (188 reported), 46% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 28.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Milpitas?
$178,798 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Milpitas?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,251,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Milpitas?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Santa Clara County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Fremont, CA (5 mi) · Santa Clara, CA (6 mi) · Sunnyvale, CA (8 mi) · San Jose, CA (10 mi) · Mountain View, CA (11 mi) · Cupertino, CA (12 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Santa Clara County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Milpitas city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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