San Jose, CA

Living in San Jose

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 39
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 5
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 96
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Schools 48
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Residents

1M Population +102k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
73% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian36%
Black3%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate17%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$110k Median Household Income +$30k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more23%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$865k Median Home Value +$231k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$2k Median Monthly Rent +$735 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K27%
$1M to $1.49M24%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in San Jose

United States45
California55
San Jose Metro Area37
Santa Clara County37

Property Crime in San Jose

United States48
California56
San Jose Metro Area48
Santa Clara County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 5 1
Feb 50 5 1
Mar 52 4 1
Apr 54 2 0
May 59 1 0
Jun 64 0 0
Jul 68 0 0
Aug 68 0 0
Sep 66 0 0
Oct 61 1 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 48 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in San Jose

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near San Jose, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near San Jose, CA

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Scholars Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near San Jose, CA

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Cogswell College
11 miles, NW
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Sofia University
18 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near San Jose, CA

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Airports

Airports near San Jose, CA

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