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South San Jose Hills

California · 16,911 residents · 1.498 sq mi
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South San Jose Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,806. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 3,307 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $544,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,911
−16%since 2000
from 20,218 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
11,289 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 13,497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+37%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024South San Jose Hills
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,806
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,655 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,195
+131%since 2000
from $11,324 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+12%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,400
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,884
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $874 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+108%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(1,450)
Black1.5%(302)
Hispanic / Latino83.4%(16,868)
Asian6.4%(1,294)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(6,893)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(470)
Black1.2%(198)
Hispanic / Latino84.6%(14,314)
Asian11%(1,859)
Other0.4%(70)
Diversity Score33.8%(5,719)
Diversity Score
34
−1%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
43.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−58.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 15.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
70.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 75.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South San Jose Hills, California?

South San Jose Hills, California has about 16,911 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South San Jose Hills, California?

The typical household in South San Jose Hills, California earns about $94,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South San Jose Hills, California expensive?

In South San Jose Hills, California, the median home is worth about $544,400, and the typical rent is about $1,884 a month.

How educated are people in South San Jose Hills, California?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in South San Jose Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South San Jose Hills, California?

About 11.6% of people in South San Jose Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South San Jose Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South San Jose Hills, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 903 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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