Housing data for San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA has an estimated 990,138 residents and 345,066 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Santa Clara County.
44.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,669 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−3.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 990,138 (±103)
- Housing units
- 345,066 (±1,694)
- Households that rent
- 44.2%
- Median gross rent
- $2,669
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −3.7%
What stands out in San Jose
Median home value: $1,233,200 (±$8,331) in San Jose, lower than in Santa Clara County ($1,490,600).
Median household income: $146,427 (±$2,140) in San Jose, lower than in Santa Clara County ($164,281).
Working from home: 20.3% (±0.5 points) in San Jose, lower than in Santa Clara County (23.9%).
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 50.3% (±1.3 points) in San Jose, higher than in Santa Clara County (45.0%).
- Home values in San Jose
- Income and affordability in San Jose
- Commute and cars in San Jose
- Rent burden in San Jose
Housing in San Jose at a glance
- Median rent: $2,669 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $2,732 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 50.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 44.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $146,427 median household income
- Home values: $1,233,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $4,000 or more median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $9,393 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 27.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 56.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 60.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 4.8% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 58.0% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 27.3 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 505 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −3.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 25.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 8.9% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $2,900 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 95112)
San Jose against Santa Clara County, its state and the nation
| San Jose | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 990,138 (±103) | 1,902,047 (exact) | 39,287,377 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 345,066 (±1,694) | 698,837 (±290) | 14,644,735 (±1,665) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 44.2% (±0.7 points) | 44.9% (±0.5 points) | 44.1% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,669 (±$28) | $2,857 (±$19) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $146,427 (±$2,140) | $164,281 (±$1,955) | $99,122 (±$310) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $1,233,200 (±$8,331) | $1,490,600 (±$14,163) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $9,393 (±$122) | $10,000 or more | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 60.5% (±0.9 points) | 59.7% (±0.6 points) | 56.0% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 27.3 minutes (±0.3) | 26.2 minutes (±0.2) | 28.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.2 years (±0.2) | 38.1 years (±0.1) | 37.9 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
San Jose covers 177.9 square miles of land, about 5,564 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How San Jose has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,027,690 (±129) | 990,138 (±103) | −3.7% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 338,509 (±1,547) | 345,066 (±1,694) | +1.9% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $2,107 (±$19) | $2,669 (±$28) | +26.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $864,600 (±$5,274) | $1,233,200 (±$8,331) | +42.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $109,593 (±$1,176) | $146,427 (±$2,140) | +33.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,777 (±$64) | $9,393 (±$122) | +38.6% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 43.2% (±0.5 points) | 44.2% (±0.7 points) | +1.0 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% (±0.4 points) | 4.8% (±0.4 points) | +1.5 percentage points | Measurable increase |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in San Jose
In 2025, the San Jose Police Department reported 505 violent and 2,404 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Santa Clara County, the departments that report recorded 357 violent and 2,219 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in San Jose
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95112 | 100% | 57,373 | $2,186 | $974,300 | $89,103 |
| 95113 | 100% | 2,640 | $3,019 | $956,500 | $151,685 |
| 95116 | 100% | 48,042 | $2,059 | $860,900 | $85,818 |
| 95118 | 100% | 32,015 | $2,546 | $1,494,600 | $152,682 |
| 95122 | 100% | 50,775 | $2,493 | $872,900 | $103,549 |
| 95123 | 100% | 69,677 | $2,976 | $1,166,800 | $144,276 |
| 95126 | 100% | 38,327 | $2,563 | $1,214,300 | $128,983 |
| 95129 | 100% | 41,321 | $2,761 | $2,000,000 or more | $195,708 |
| 95130 | 100% | 13,511 | $2,370 | $1,839,600 | $159,556 |
| 95131 | 100% | 31,179 | $3,269 | $1,164,800 | $170,255 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near San Jose
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Rock | 5.1 mi | $2,389 | $909,500 | 29.8% |
| East Foothills | 6.0 mi | $3,321 | $1,346,100 | 13.7% |
| Burbank (community) | 6.6 mi | $2,566 | $1,104,600 | 42.3% |
| Cambrian Park | 6.9 mi | $3,179 | $2,000,000 or more | 29.6% |
| Campbell | 7.7 mi | $2,737 | $1,617,000 | 48.3% |
| Los Gatos | 9.1 mi | $3,247 | $2,000,000 or more | 35.1% |
| Santa Clara | 9.7 mi | $3,016 | $1,582,600 | 59.2% |
| Monte Sereno | 10 mi | — | $2,000,000 or more | 2.6% |
Places in California most like San Jose
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach | $2,691 | $1,279,200 | $150,245 | 46.6% |
| South San Francisco | $2,802 | $1,188,800 | $136,578 | 41.0% |
| Pleasant Hill | $2,533 | $1,077,100 | $145,029 | 37.4% |
| Huntington Beach | $2,510 | $1,100,000 | $120,919 | 44.6% |
| Campbell | $2,737 | $1,617,000 | $145,268 | 48.3% |
| Fremont | $2,933 | $1,403,800 | $181,506 | 39.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across California.
HUD Fair Market Rent for San Jose, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,458 | $2,778 | $3,272 | $4,396 | $4,688 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for San Jose, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $43,200 | $71,950 | $113,700 |
| 2 people | $49,350 | $82,200 | $129,950 |
| 3 people | $55,500 | $92,500 | $146,200 |
| 4 people | $61,650 | $102,750 | $162,400 |
| 5 people | $66,600 | $111,000 | $175,400 |
| 6 people | $71,550 | $119,200 | $188,400 |
| 7 people | $76,450 | $127,450 | $201,400 |
| 8 people | $81,400 | $135,650 | $214,400 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $205,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about San Jose
What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in San Jose is $2,669 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in San Jose?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in San Jose, CA is $2,297 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in San Jose rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in San Jose pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in San Jose?
San Jose has an estimated 145,219 (±2,359) renting households, 44.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in San Jose?
The median household income in San Jose is $146,427 (±$2,140) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in San Jose, CA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $1,233,200 (±$8,331) for owner-occupied homes in San Jose (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is San Jose growing?
In San Jose, the number of residents went from 1,027,690 in 2015–2019 to 990,138 in 2020–2024 (−3.7%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in San Jose?
The ZIP codes that cover San Jose are 95112, 95113, 95116, 95118, 95122, 95123, 95126, 95129, 95130, 95131.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 95112?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95112 is $2,186 (±$69) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose city, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose city, California
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose city, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose city, California
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: San Jose Police Department (ORI CA0431300)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for San Jose city, California (place:68000, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .