At a Glance
Median Income
$60,278
$27,381 per capita
Home Value
$66,300
Zillow: $122,997
Median Rent
$900/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.1% 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
3.4 / 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 $60,278 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,381. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Jose is $66,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,997. Median rent is $900/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
20.8% of adults in San Jose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Jose has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population604
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,473/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,278
Per Capita$27,381
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,300
Rent$900
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$122,997
Housing Units260
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation592 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
San Jose was founded in 1858.
The median home in San Jose was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.