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San Jose, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
990,054
Population
5,564/sq mi density
$141,565
Median Income
$63,253 per capita
$1,187,800
Home Value
$1,435,993 Zillow
$2,617
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
438
Violent Crime/100K
2,420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$141,565 median income, 3.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$1,187,800 home value, $2,617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,187,800
321% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,617/mo
125% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.9%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
340,392
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,187,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,435,993
Median Sale Price
$1,330,000
Median List Price
$1,398,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.9%
Owner-Occupied
44.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,617/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,222/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
12 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
375
Price Drops
19.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$841
Active Inventory
686
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
55.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,187,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,435,993 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,330,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,398,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $841 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,617 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,222 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.5% |
| Homes Sold | 375 |
| Active Inventory | 686 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $841 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 340,392 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |