At a Glance
Median Income
$188,558
$68,326 per capita
Home Value
$1,214,000
Zillow: $1,435,993
Median Rent
$3,247/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
9.0% smoking rate
How East Foothills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Foothills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Foothills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Foothills residents earn a median household income of $188,558 , which is 151% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,326. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83,418 business establishments, including 5,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Foothills is $1,214,000 , 331% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,435,993. Median rent is $3,247/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
47.8% of adults in East Foothills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Foothills has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population8,630
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density4,052/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born30.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$188,558
Per Capita$68,326
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789
Housing
B
Home Value$1,214,000
Rent$3,247
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$1,435,993
Housing Units2,587
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,125/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation470 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations688
Libraries49
Did You Know?
The median home in East Foothills was built in 1958.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
30.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 5,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 108 fatal vehicle crashes.