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Housing Affordability in Milpitas, CA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 30.5%
- California 41.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 36.0%
- California 55.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 26.8%
- California 31.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $4,000/mo or more
- California $2,946/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more3,55736.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more3,87126.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,67016.9%
- Median rent as a share of income: 24.8%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $979/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 7.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas, CA | 30.5% | 36.0% | 26.8% | 24.8% |
| Santa Clara County | 35.1% | 45.0% | 27.2% | 27.7% |
| California | 41.7% | 55.3% | 31.4% | 32.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Milpitas, CA?
- In Milpitas, CA, 30.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Milpitas compare with California?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Milpitas is 30.5%, compared with 41.7% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates