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Millbrae, CA

Millbrae is a city located in northern San Mateo County, California, United States. To the northeast is San Francisco International Airport; San Bruno is to the northwest, and Burlingame is to the southeast. It is bordered by San Andreas Lake to the southwest. The population was 23,216 at the 2020 census

The Ohlone people have been living in the Bay Area for hundreds of years. The closest villages to what is now Millbrae were located by the banks of San Bruno Creek, and they are known as Urebure and Siplichiquin. A third nearby village—whose original name is unknown—is called CA-SMA-299. The local Ohlone people are today called the Ramaytush Ohlone; however, this name is a linguistic designation that arose relatively recently. Prior to colonization, the Ohlone did not operate as a single consolidated unit; they identified more with their local tribe and village than with the nation at large. The several local tribes that lived in the area prior to colonization coalesced into the modern Ramaytush people following the precipitous decline of their population in the 1800s.

Anthropological evidence and oral tradition indicate the Ohlone people were living in the Bay Area before the 1500s. The Spanish empire claimed much of what is now the United States during the early period of Spanish colonization of the Americas. In 1535, the empire established the kingdom of New Spain which inherited the empire's claims to much of what is now the western United States.

In 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo explored the Pacific coast near what is today Millbrae, though the expedition did not see the Golden Gate or the San Francisco Bay, likely due to the San Francisco fog. The Ohlone people may have met this expedition as they explored Monterey Bay, about 50 miles southeast of Millbrae.

Millbrae has a total area of 3.26 sq mi (8.4 km2), of which 3.25 sq mi (8.4 km2) is land and 0.01 sq mi (0.0 km2), comprising 0.36%, is water. 

Millbrae focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Millbrae Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Rush Cycle, Basecamp Fitness Studio, and Jazzercise. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Millbrae, such as the Spur Trail Phases I & II and the Bayfront Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Millbrae, CA are Bayfront Park, SFO Museum Gallery Harvey Milk Terminal 1, SFO Museum Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum and Library.

ZIP code: 94030. Population: 22,277 (2021). Area code: 650. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Area: 3.29 sq mi (8.53 km2).

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Is Millbrae, CA a good place to live?

Millbrae is in San Mateo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Millbrae offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Millbrae, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Millbrae and residents tend to be liberal.

Is Millbrae, CA expensive to live in?

Millbrae, California's cost of living is 85% higher than the national average. Millbrae's housing expenses are 223% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 32% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 38% higher than the national average.

What is Millbrae, CA crime rate?

The crime rate in Millbrae is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 20 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Millbrae is 1 in 51. Based on FBI crime data, Millbrae is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Millbrae has a crime rate that is higher than 56% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

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Wikipedia

City of Millbrae

Millbrae Recreation and Community Services Department

Rush Cycle

Basecamp Fitness Studio 

Jazzercise

Spur Trail Phases I & II 

Bayfront Park

Bayfront Park

SFO Museum Gallery Harvey Milk Terminal 1

SFO Museum Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum and Library

Niche

Payscale

Neighborhoodscout

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