Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.75M(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $224k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -1%(2)

(1) Limited data(2) City data used

At a glance

Midtown is ranked #7 of 7 neighborhoods in Milpitas with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.2/5, 7th of 7 in Milpitas) and curb appeal (3.5/5), at a median home price of $1.65M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $729,000. The trade-off is safety (2.2/5).

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Great Mall, Retail & Dining Hub, Easy Commuting

Midtown Milpitas is where retail, dining, and residential streets converge around the city’s most prominent shopping destinations. The Great Mall anchors the area with its expansive variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment spots, drawing both locals and visitors. Just to the west, smaller plazas near South Main Street host international grocers, cafés, and other everyday conveniences—allowing residents to run errands close to home. Along with commercial bustle, Midtown features several apartment complexes and single-family homes tucked on side streets. Pinewood Park, located near I-880, lies outside the official neighborhood boundary but remains easily accessible for those seeking green space. Commuters appreciate Midtown’s proximity to major thoroughfares like Montague Expressway and I-880, which can see heavy traffic at peak times but also provide direct routes to nearby tech hubs. All told, Midtown Milpitas offers a balance of shopping, housing, and quick freeway access that appeals to those who enjoy an energetic yet practical living environment.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.5

Neighborhood Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Midtown is the least sunny of Milpitas's 7 neighborhoods, though it still out-suns about half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 80° highs, and it gets about 15 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 80°
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Rank in Milpitas
7th of 7
Across the Bay Area
49th percentile
Rain per year
15 in driest in city
Warmest month
Aug 80° avg high
Summer day
57° → 79°F
Winter day
43° → 60°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Midtown FAQs10 answers

Is Midtown a good place to live?

Midtown ranks 7th of 7 neighborhoods in Milpitas with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.2/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-off is safety (2.2/5).

Is Midtown safe?

Midtown, Milpitas scores 2.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 7 neighborhoods in Milpitas.

What do homes in Midtown cost?

The median home price in Midtown, Milpitas is $1.65M. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $729,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Midtown rising or falling?

The median home price in Midtown, Milpitas is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.65M against $1.65M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Midtown?

Schools serving Midtown, Milpitas include Aptitud Community Academy at Goss (2.3/5), Alexander Rose Elementary (3.4/5), Anthony Spangler Elementary (4.1/5), Pearl Zanker Elementary (4.0/5) and Rancho Milpitas Middle (4.2/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Midtown?

Midtown, Milpitas receives 79% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Milpitas's 7 neighborhoods. Summer days run 57° to 79°F and winter days 43° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.

Is Midtown walkable to shops and restaurants?

Midtown, Milpitas scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 3rd of 7 in Milpitas.

What is Midtown known for?

Midtown, Milpitas is associated with Great Mall, Retail & Dining Hub and Easy Commuting. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.2/5).

How does Midtown compare to other Milpitas neighborhoods?

Midtown ranks 7th of 7 neighborhoods in Milpitas. It ranks 7th of 7 in Milpitas for schools (4.2/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Milpitas are Central Milpitas and Northeastern Milpitas.

What are the downsides of living in Midtown?

Midtown, Milpitas scores lowest on safety (2.2/5).

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Neighborhood Iamge
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Overall Score : 4.3
Central Milpitas spans a broad area combining pockets of established homes, ligh... See Full Page
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Neighborhood Iamge
Northeastern Milpitas, Milpitas, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
Northeastern Milpitas encompasses a large, mostly hilly portion of the city wher... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Northwestern Milpitas, Milpitas, CA
Overall Score : 4.0
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