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Almaden Valley

California · San Jose · 43,134 residents · 7.554 sq mi
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The short version

Almaden Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $214,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,699,025. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% more than the San Jose median. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Almaden Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,134
Population density
5,710 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$214,884
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$99,420
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,699,025
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,223
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(17,397)
Black1.4%(625)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(6,184)
Asian37.5%(16,194)
Other6.3%(2,734)
Diversity Score83.9%(36,211)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(17,397)
Black1.4%(625)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(6,184)
Asian37.5%(16,194)
Other6.3%(2,734)
Diversity Score83.9%(36,211)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
38.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Almaden Valley, San Jose, California?

Almaden Valley, San Jose, California has about 43,134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Almaden Valley, San Jose, California?

The typical household in Almaden Valley, San Jose, California earns about $214,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Almaden Valley, San Jose, California expensive?

In Almaden Valley, San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $1,699,025, and the typical rent is about $3,223 a month.

How educated are people in Almaden Valley, San Jose, California?

About 68.9% of adults age 25 and over in Almaden Valley, San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Almaden Valley, San Jose, California?

About 3.6% of people in Almaden Valley, San Jose, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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