Living in Milpitas
At the north end of Silicon Valley where Santa Clara County meets the East Bay, with BART, light rail and many newer condos and townhomes. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Milpitas on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Milpitas yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Valley of Heart's Delight (1948)
The Santa Clara Valley when orchards, canneries and new industry drove the local economy.Source: Internet Archive
A Short History
- The name comes from Rancho Milpitas and means little cornfields.
- Milpitas incorporated on January 26, 1954.
- A Ford assembly plant opened here in the 1950s. The site later became the Great Mall.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Milpitas BART station opened in 2020 and connects with VTA light rail. Interstates 680 and 880 and Highway 237 serve the city. See commute times to each job center.
Milpitas Market Report
Home sales for Milpitas pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 51 | $1.59M | $1,024 |
| Condominiums | 17 | $725K | $617 |
| Townhouses | 28 | $1.13M | $747 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Milpitas compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Milpitas postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Milpitas FAQ
What does the Milpitas market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Milpitas over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Milpitas from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Milpitas to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Milpitas home worth?
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How can I hear about Milpitas homes before they hit the market?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Milpitas postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Milpitas, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Milpitas Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
