City Center / Meadow Glen, Millbrae, CA
Is City Center / Meadow Glen a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Millbrae, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe208
Medium305
Low560
Other2303
140 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape16
Child involved114
Assault25
Other11
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported smoke detector activation at a building on Hawthorne Avenue in San Bruno. | Hawthorne Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Hensley Avenue and Sylvan Avenue in San Bruno. Medic 53 was dispatched but later told to cancel the call. | Hensley Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement units are requested to assist Burlingame officers with a possible commercial burglary search near Ogden Drive. A drone and K9 unit are being called in to help check the area. | Ogden Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers handled a possible non injury traffic incident involving a vehicle near the (number withheld) block of Hensley Avenue in San Bruno. | Hensley Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible burglary in progress at a construction site on Ogden Drive in Burlingame. A caller reported a male wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld) inside a fenced-off area on the east side of the site, and the man reportedly hid. Multiple units responded and a drone was requested to help search the area. | Ogden Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics were dispatched to a location near Lansdale Avenue for a four-month-old female who is conscious and breathing but reported sick. | Lansdale Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched in San Mateo for an infant (reported as “zero four month old”) with difficulty breathing. | Poplar Ave & Palm Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a hotel on Veterans Boulevard in South San Francisco for a possible welfare check after several hang‑up calls. On a callback, someone was reportedly screaming and said they were in a specific room, while the front desk believed the call may have come from a different room and reported no known disturbance. | Veterans Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed an apparent repeat sensor tamper alarm at a food business on South Maple Avenue in South San Francisco, possibly recalling an earlier activation at the same location. | S Maple Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a white Monte Carlo possibly doing donuts near Yellowstone Drive and Valverde Drive in South San Francisco. | Yellowstone Dr & Valverde Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080 | Traffic |
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Median Home Price
$2,495,168
Average Rent
$5,189
Vacancy Rate
10.3%
City Center / Meadow Glen Overview
This densely urban Millbrae neighborhood has a median home price of $2,495,168 and a higher than average vacancy rate of 10.3%.
Housing includes small to medium single-family homes and apartments, mostly built between 1940 and 1999, with a mix of owners and renters.
Densely UrbanHigh Price TierHigh VacancyMixed Tenure
Quick Facts
| Train Commute Rate | 10.6% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
City Center / Meadow Glen features small to medium single-family homes and apartments with a mix of owners and renters. Many homes were built between 1940 and 1999.
| Housing Type | Small to medium single-family homes and apartments |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969, some 1970-1999 |
| Tenure | Mixed owner and renter occupancy |
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate suggests either weak demand or new unoccupied housing.
Mix of small to medium homes and apartments suits varied residents.
Families and Lifestyle
The neighborhood supports a diverse population including professionals and families, with a notable presence of executive occupations and some childhood poverty.
Strong professional workforce with diverse occupations.
Urban lifestyle with access to transit and amenities.
Urban Professionals — Majority employed in executive and professional roles with active transit use.
| Executive/Professional Share | 57.6% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
Demographics and Culture
| Executive/Professional Share | 57.6% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| Asian Ancestry | 49.1% |
| Foreign Born | 40.3% |
| Chinese Language Speakers | 24.0% |
Commute Insights
Residents have moderate commutes with a strong reliance on driving alone and a notably high train ridership rate.
City Center / Meadow Glen offers excellent transit options with top train ridership and typical car usage, supporting urban living.
Top Train Ridership — 10.6% commute by train, among the highest nationally.
Car Access — Majority drive alone; carpooling also common.
| Main Commute Time | 30-45 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 62.3% |
| Train Commute Rate | 10.6% |
| Carpool Rate | 5.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the vacancy rate high in City Center / Meadow Glen?
The 10.3% vacancy may indicate either weak demand or new housing not yet occupied.
What are common commute methods here?
Most residents drive alone, but train ridership is very high at 10.6%, above 95% of US neighborhoods.