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Population 164,998
Number of Households 118,095
Persons per Household 13.46
Median Age 133.4
Household Tenure Renter 30.2%
1Owner 69.8%
Average Household Income 2$98,979
1Ethnicity

African-American 3%
Hispanic 17%
Caucasian 24%
Asian/Other 52%
Filipino is the largest Asian ethnic group at 15%
Percent of Residents Speaking Two or More Languages 560%
Daytime Employed Population 356,000
Size Approximately 13.63 square miles
Land Use4
Type Acres
Hillside 5,625
Residential 2,830
Commercial/Office 848
Industrial 1,804
Schools, Jail 311
Parks 347
Streets, Transit 652
Total 12,417
Street Length 139 miles
Access

Interstates 680, 880 and 237 (State)
Montague Expressway (County)
Light Rail & Bus (Valley Transportation Agency)
San Jose International Airport
Oakland International Airport
Rod Diridon Rail Station
Fremont BART Station
Park

Number: 31
Acres: 178.65
Dog Park: 1
Tennis Courts: 24

Ed Levin County Park
Ed R. Levin County Park is one of Santa Clara County's most unique regional park and recreation areas. This 1,539 acre park combines the traditional features of an urban park such as picnicking, fishing and play areas, with the complex trail system of many regional wilderness parks. The park's Monument Peak provides a spectacular view of the valley floor and the San Francisco Bay. more...
Recreation Facilities Community Center
Preschool
Senior Center
Sports Center
Teen Center
City Budget: $151,287,507 (FY 08-09)
History Founded: 1852
Incorporated: January 26, 1954
Form of Government: Council-Manager
Climate: Average Temperatures 59 degrees Fahrenheit
Average Annual Precipitation 13+ inches per year
Gentle winds from northwest
School

Public Schools
Milpitas Unified School District
Berryessa School District
East Side Union High School District
Metropolitan Education District

Private Schools
St. Johns Catholic School
Milpitas Christian
Rainbow Bridge

Colleges
Heald College
Evergreen/San Jose City College District
Ohlone College
Community Library

The Santa Clara County Library is an open forum promoting knowledge, ideas, and cultural enrichment. The library provides free access to informational, educational, and recreational materials and services.

Milpitas Library website

1. Source: State Department of Finance, January 1, 2005
2. City of Milpitas, Draft Economic Strategic Plan, Table C-1
3. City of Milpitas, Draft Economic Strategic Plan, Page B-9
4. City of Milpitas, General Plan
5. City of Milpitas, Draft Economic Strategic Plan, Figure D-3