San Jose metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Milpitas, CA
About Milpitas
Milpitas (~80,000 residents) sits at the northeast corner of Silicon Valley where I-880 meets I-680, known for the Great Mall of the Bay Area, the Milpitas BART/VTA transit hub, and the Diablo Range foothills rising behind Ed Levin County Park. Housing is a mix of hillside subdivisions with bay views, established ranch neighborhoods, and newer transit-oriented apartments near the BART station.
Home prices in Milpitas
The median listing price in Milpitas is $1,080,000.
Top places in Milpitas
- Great Mall of the Bay Area — the region's largest indoor outlet mall.
- Ed R. Levin County Park — 1,500+ acres with hang-gliding launch, Monument Peak views, and a dog park.
- Dixon Landing Park — waterfront park on the Bay.
- Milpitas Sports Center — pools, fitness, and community programs.
- Jose Higuera Adobe Park — historic adobe and heritage trees.
- Cardoza Park and Community Center — central gathering space.
Commuting from Milpitas
- Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~8 miles / ~15 minutes via I-880 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- VTA light rail: the Orange Line runs through Milpitas (Great Mall, Milpitas stations) toward downtown San Jose.
- BART: Milpitas station connects to the Berryessa/North San Jose BART stations.
- VTA's Milpitas Transit Center links BART, light rail, and buses.
Schools in Milpitas
Public schools: Milpitas Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Milpitas FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Milpitas, CA?
The median listing price in Milpitas is $1,080,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Milpitas, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~8 miles / ~15 minutes via I-880 (approximate; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves Milpitas, CA?
Milpitas is served by Milpitas Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.