Brisbane
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About Brisbane
City in California, United StatesBrisbane (pron. BRIZ-bayn) is a small city in San Mateo County, California, located on the lower slopes of the San Bruno Mountain. The city is on the northeastern edge of San Mateo County, located immediately south of the San Francisco city limits on the San Francisco Bay. The population was 4,851 as of the 2020 census. Brisbane is called "The City of Stars" because of a holiday tradition dating back to 1939. At the start of the Christmas/Hanukkah season, many residents and business owners place large, illuminated stars, some as big as 10 feet (3.0 m) or more in diameter, on the downhill sides of homes and offices throughout Brisbane. Many of the stars are kept up all year.
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How Brisbane ranks
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Housing in Brisbane
The typical Brisbane home is worth about $1,146,000, up 2.4% in a year, 50% above the California typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Brisbane
Safety Grade C+
Brisbane reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 61% report less. Within California, it does better than 64% of towns.
Schools in Brisbane
All Brisbane schools →School Grade A
The public schools Brisbane’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 86% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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