San Bruno California Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of San Bruno California housing market data taken from the most recent 2020 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. San Bruno shows it has a Housing Units of 15,634 which is the second most housing units of all the places in the greater San Bruno region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the San Bruno housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) San Bruno depicts it has a Housing Density of 2862.8 which is the second most of all the places in the metro area. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Burlingame which shows a density of 2882.2 ( about the same size). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.9, San Bruno is very much bigger. Also, in contrast to the state of California, housing density of 91.1, San Bruno is appreciably bigger.

In Figure 4, San Bruno area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. San Bruno depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 1.8% which is the largest of all places in the local area. Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 5.7%, San Bruno is approximately a third the size. Also, measured against the state of California, change in the housing units of 3.6%, San Bruno is approximately half the size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) San Bruno shows it has a Renter Percent of 41.1% which is the third most of all other places in the metropolitan area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 58.9% which is less than most other places in the local area.

San Bruno California Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average San Bruno home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. San Bruno shows it has a Median Home Value of $908,300 which is the third most median home prices of all other places in the greater San Bruno region. The city with the highest median home price in the area is Burlingame which shows a home price of $1,901,900 (about twice as large). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the San Bruno California metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. San Bruno shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $2,372 which is the third most rental rates of all other places in the greater San Bruno region. The city with the highest rental rates in the area is Millbrae which depicts a rental rates of $2,508 (only about 5.7% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,062, San Bruno is approximately 2.2 times bigger. Also, in comparison with the state of California, rental rates of $1,503, San Bruno is 57.8% larger.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. San Bruno has the largest proportion of home price worth between $100,000 to $200,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $750,000 to $1,000,000 at 32% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 at 32% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 at 32% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. San Bruno shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $2,434 which is less than most other places in the greater region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the San Bruno metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 22% which is in the mid range of other places in the surrounding region.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. San Bruno depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 1301% which is less than most other places in the metro area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) San Bruno depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $3,066 which is less than most other places in the area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $539 which is the second smallest when ranked by median housing cost of all the other places in the local area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. San Bruno has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $3,000 and $3,500 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the second smallest when sorted by owner cost less than $300 of all the other places in the greater region as measured by owner cost between $3,500 and $4,000 at 16% of the total.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) San Bruno shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 25% which is in the mid point range of other places in the metro area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Colma which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 33% (28.3% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. San Bruno shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 9% which is in the mid range of other places in the metro area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Brisbane which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 14% (50.0% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) San Bruno has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct less than most other places in the local area at 22% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 27% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Pacifica with 34%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 5% of the total. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 25% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Colma (25%), and #1 Brisbane (31%) are larger.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $4,925 which is the second smallest when sorted by median real estate taxes paid of all the other places in the greater region. The city with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Burlingame which depicts a taxes paid of $8,421 (71.0% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,471, San Bruno is about twice as large. Also, benchmarked against the state of California, median real estate taxes paid of $3,818, San Bruno is 29.0% larger.

San Bruno California Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.5 which is the second most family members per housing unit of all the places in the greater San Bruno region. The city with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is South San Francisco which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.6 (only about 3.1% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, San Bruno is 6.3% larger. Also, in contrast to the state of California, family members per housing unit of 3.7, San Bruno is only about 3.5% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 4.8 which is less than most other places in the metro area. The city with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Millbrae which depicts an average number of rooms in a house of 5.5 (14.6% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1961 which is in the mid range of other places in the local area. The city with the highest year built in the area is Brisbane which shows a year built of 1980 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the percentage of homes built between 2010 to 2013 in the middle range of other places in the metropolitan area at 5% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 3% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 28% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Colma with 35%. Also, it has in the center range of other places in the surrounding region as measured by homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 9% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has one of the largest proportions of owner housing units at 6,196 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Burlingame (6,305), and #1 South San Francisco (8,282) are larger.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the smallest proportion of one unit detached at 3% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of 20 to 49 units at 11% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2014 or later at $1,000,000 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Pacifica with $1,652,800. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $1,279,900 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Burlingame with $2,000,001. Third, it has the second smallest in order of value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other places in the local area in order of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $781,300 of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $631,400 of the total. In addition, it has less than most other places in the surrounding region in terms of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $500,000 of the total. Furthermore, it has in the center range of other places in the metro area when ranked by value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $1,012,100 of the total. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $967,900 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Millbrae ($1,316,300), and #1 Burlingame ($1,818,400) are larger. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $901,400 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Millbrae ($1,417,500), and #1 Burlingame ($2,000,001) are larger. And then, it has less than most other places in the metro area when ranked by value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $858,500 of the total.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for San Bruno residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 3.0 which is the second most homeowner household size of all the places in the greater San Bruno region. The city with the highest homeowner household size in the area is South San Francisco which shows a homeowner household size of 3.1 (only about 4.7% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. San Bruno depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.6 which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest renter household size in the area is South San Francisco which depicts a renter household sizes of 3.1 (19.8% larger).

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2002 which is the second most median year that a home owner moved in of all the places in the greater San Bruno region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. San Bruno depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2013 which is the second most median year that a renter moved in of all the places in the greater San Bruno region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 35% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the San Bruno housing department, California department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. San Bruno depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 487 which is the third most number of people in group quarters of all other places in the greater San Bruno region.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for San Bruno residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) San Bruno has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.