San Jose

San Jose

A very large city located in the state of California and the third-largest community.

Welcome to San Jose, CA

San Jose is the third-largest community in California
 
San Jose is a very large city located in the state of California. With a population of 1,030,119 people and 202 constituent neighborhoods, San Jose is the third-largest community in California. San Jose is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs.
 
Overall, San Jose is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in San Jose who work in management occupations (11.73%), office and administrative support (10.56%), and sales jobs (9.69%). One of the benefits of being a big city like San Jose is having a public transportation system, but in San Jose, the transit system is the mode of choice for lots of people getting to and from work every day. You will find many people using the bus for their daily commute, even though other transportation options exist.
 
If you ask these commuters, many will tell you that not having to drive in the snarl of big city traffic is one of the main reasons for leaving the car at home, or even not owning a car at all. With so many people taking the bus San Jose benefits from a reduction in air pollution and traffic. The per capita income in San Jose in 2010 was $40,275, which is upper middle income relative to California, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $161,100 for a family of four. However, San Jose contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Overview for San Jose, CA

1,013,340 people live in San Jose, where the median age is 37.5 and the average individual income is $53,574. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,013,340

Total Population

37.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,574

Average individual Income

Around San Jose, CA

There's plenty to do around San Jose, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

62
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
56
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tulip Lolly Catering, Copacabana Fresh Fruit, and Misfit Taco.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Tulip Lolly Catering Logo
Dining · $$ 2.23 miles 35 reviews 5/5 stars
Copacabana Fresh Fruit Logo
Dining · $ 3.82 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Misfit Taco Logo
Dining 1.82 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Cathryn Lam Beauty Logo
Beauty 0.42 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
The Painted Parlor Logo
Beauty 3.71 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Pixie Cut Barber Shop Logo
Beauty 4.52 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Jose, CA

Population Households Employment

San Jose has 324,376 households, with an average household size of 3.08. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Jose do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,013,340 people call San Jose home. The population density is 5,683 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,013,340

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.5

Median Age

50.88 / 49.12%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
324,376

Total Households

3.08

Average Household Size

$53,574

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in San Jose, CA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby San Jose. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Name
Category
Grades
School rating

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Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® ML81962072

$6,000,000

1136 Brace AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125
14,457 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81985656

$5,399,950

1187 Clark WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95125
5 Beds 5 Baths 4,427 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81979220

$4,995,000

1190 Emory ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95126
6 Beds 4 Baths 5,712 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® ML81977905

$4,798,000

6839 W Riverside WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95129
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,494 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81983636

$4,698,000

3903 Aborn RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95135
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,828 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81986436

$4,500,000

1238 Blewett AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125
6 Beds 6.5 Baths 4,501 Sq.Ft.
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