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Milpitas, CA

Milpitas is a city in Santa Clara County, California, in Silicon Valley. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 80,273. The city's origins lie in Rancho Milpitas, granted to Californio ranchero José María Alviso in 1835. Milpitas was incorporated in 1954 and has become home to numerous high-tech companies, as part of Silicon Valley.

Milpitas was first inhabited by the Tamien people, a subgroup of the Ohlone people who had resided in the San Francisco Bay Area for thousands of years. The Ohlone Indians lived a traditional life based on everyday hunting and gathering. Some of the Ohlone lived in various villages within what is now Milpitas, including sites underneath what are now the Calvary Assembly of God Church and Higuera Adobe Park. Archaeological evidence gathered from Ohlone graves at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in 1993 revealed a rich trade with other tribes from Sacramento to Monterey.

Milpitas lies in the northeastern corner of the Santa Clara Valley, which is south of San Francisco. Milpitas is generally considered to be a San Jose suburb in the South Bay, a term used to denote the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.6 sq mi (35.3 km2). 13.6 sq mi (35.2 km2) of it is land and 0.050 sq mi (0.13 km2) of it (0.36%) is water.

The median elevation of Milpitas is 19 feet (6 m). At Piedmont Road, Evans Road, and North Park Victoria Drive, the elevation is generally about 100 feet (30 m), while the western area is almost at sea level. The highest point in Milpitas is a 1,289-foot (393 m) peak in the southeastern foothills.

To the east of Milpitas is a range of high foothills and mountains, part of the Diablo Range which runs along the east side of San Francisco Bay. Monument Peak is a prominent summit in the eastern Milpitas hills and is the location of antenna broadcasting television stations KICU and KQEH to the San Francisco Bay Area.

There are also many creeks in Milpitas, most of which are part of the Berryessa Creek watershed. Calera Creek, Arroyo de los Coches, Penitencia Creek, and Piedmont Creek are some of the creeks that flow from the Milpitas hills and empty into the San Francisco Bay. (See Berryessa Creek).

Milpitas focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Milpitas’ 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 Planet Fitness, Fit Zone Milpitas, and Orangetheory. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Milpitas, such as the Coyote Creek Trail and the Agua Caliente Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Milpitas, CA are LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area, Cardoza Park, and Hidden Lake Park. 

Population: 77,321 (2023). ZIP codes: 95035, 95036. Area code(s): 408/669. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Area: 13.52 sq mi (35.01 km2).

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Is Milpitas, CA a good place to live?

Milpitas is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Milpitas offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Milpitas, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Milpitas and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Milpitas are highly rated.

What is Milpitas, CA known for?

Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley. A full-service city with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. Milpitas is a flourishing community with a very diverse and inclusive resident population of over 80,000.

Who are the largest employers in Milpitas, CA?

The two largest employers in Milpitas are Cisco Systems with over 3,000 employees and KLA with over 2,000 employees. Other major employers are Flex, Headway Technologies, and Milpitas Unified School District. Several of these top employers have made Milpitas their corporate headquarters location.

Sources

Wikipedia

Santa Clara County

City of Milpitas

Milpitas’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Fit Zone Milpitas 

Orangetheory

Coyote Creek Trail 

Agua Caliente Trail

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

Cardoza Park

Hidden Lake Park

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