At a Glance
Median Income
$46,339
$24,916 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $277,261
Violent Crime
20/100K
2,099/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How San Jose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Jose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Jose a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Jose residents earn a median household income of $46,339 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,916. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Jose is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,261. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
San Jose reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,099/100K.
Education
4.0% of adults in San Jose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Jose has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population560
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,339
Per Capita$24,916
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$277,261
Housing Units230
Rent Burden22.9%
Crime
F
Violent20/100K
Property2,099/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation3,020 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in San Jose was built in 1990.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.