South San Jose Hills, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
17,451 Population 11,634/sq mi density
$94,740 Median Income $26,013 per capita
$540,400 Home Value $766,727 Zillow
$1,840 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$94,740 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$540,400 home value, $1,840/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South San Jose Hills, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,740
26% above
$26,013 per capita
Home Value
$540,400
92% above
Zillow: $766,727
Median Rent
$1,840/mo
58% above
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
65.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How South San Jose Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South San Jose Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
126%
Home Value
192%
Rent
158%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South San Jose Hills a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South San Jose Hills residents earn a median household income of $94,740 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,013. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South San Jose Hills is $540,400 , 92% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $766,727. Median rent is $1,840/month, with 28.1% 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 1960.

Education

12.2% of adults in South San Jose Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 65.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South San Jose Hills has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population17,451
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density11,634/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born41.4%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,740
Per Capita$26,013
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

B
Home Value$540,400
Rent$1,840
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$766,727
Housing Units4,289
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation422 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+65.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in South San Jose Hills was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
41.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.