Millbrae, CA Neighborhood
Is Millbrae Meadows a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe208
Medium305
Low559
Other2293
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
$2,387,904
Average Rent
$5,418
Vacancy Rate
5.4%
Neighborhood Overview
Millbrae Meadows is an urban neighborhood in Millbrae, CA, known for its concentration of older, well-established homes mostly built between 1940 and 1969.
The neighborhood has the highest rate of detached single-family homes in the U.S. at 100%, with a vacancy rate of 5.4%.
It is recognized as one of the best family-friendly neighborhoods in California with a wealthy and professional population.
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Quick Facts
| Family-Friendly Rank | Top 4% in CA |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Millbrae Meadows features exclusively detached single-family homes, mostly built between 1940 and 1969.
| Vacancy Rate | 5.4% |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | 86.1% built 1940-1969 |
What buyers will notice right away
Most homes date from the post-WWII era, reflecting a strong historical character.
All residential real estate consists of detached single-family homes, rare nationally.
Families & Lifestyle
Millbrae Meadows is a wealthy, family-friendly neighborhood with a high share of professionals.
High professional occupation share supports a family-oriented lifestyle.
Low child poverty rate indicates economic stability for families.
Strong Family Community — The neighborhood's amenities and demographics support families with school-aged children.
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 66.1% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 66.1% |
|---|---|
| Income Rank | Top 15% in US |
| Child Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| Asian Ancestry | 55.7% |
| Iranian Ancestry | 2.0% |
| Chinese Language Speakers | 24.7% |
| Foreign Born | 31.7% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone or carpool, with a minority using the train.
Millbrae Meadows offers mostly car-based commutes with some train use and short travel times.
Short Commutes — Most residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
Train Use — 5.9% of residents commute by train, below the neighborhood average.
| Drive Alone Rate | 55.2% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 14.9% |
| Train Commute Rate | 5.9% |
| Main Commute Time Range | 15-30 minutes |
Homes for sale near 94030
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
The median home price is $2,387,904.
What type of housing is most common?
100% of homes are detached single-family houses.