At a Glance
Median Income
$141,565
$63,253 per capita
Home Value
$1,187,800
Zillow: $1,362,808
Median Rent
$2,617/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
611/100K
2,640/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
9.3% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Jose residents earn a median household income of $141,565 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,253. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 San Jose is $1,187,800 , 321% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,362,808. Median rent is $2,617/month, with 30.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
San Jose reports 611 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,640/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
46.5% of adults in San Jose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Jose 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
Population990,054
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density5,564/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born41.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,565
Per Capita$63,253
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789
Housing
D
Home Value$1,187,800
Rent$2,617
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$1,362,808
Housing Units340,392
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent611/100K
Property2,640/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault388/100K
Burglary429/100K
Health
Obesity23.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,125/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation164 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations688
Libraries49
Did You Know?
San Jose was founded in 1777.
The median home in San Jose was built in 1975.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
41.6% 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.