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Alum Rock-East Foothills

California · San Jose · 25,259 residents · 2.182 sq mi
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The short version

Alum Rock-East Foothills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,021,959. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Alum Rock-East Foothills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,259
Population density
11,576 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,650
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,325
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$1,021,959
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,769
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(2,095)
Black3.2%(800)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(9,273)
Asian47.4%(11,985)
Other4.4%(1,106)
Diversity Score78.8%(19,901)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(2,095)
Black3.2%(800)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(9,273)
Asian47.4%(11,985)
Other4.4%(1,106)
Diversity Score78.8%(19,901)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
50.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alum Rock-East Foothills, San Jose, California?

Alum Rock-East Foothills, San Jose, California has about 25,259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alum Rock-East Foothills, San Jose, California?

The typical household in Alum Rock-East Foothills, San Jose, California earns about $133,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alum Rock-East Foothills, San Jose, California expensive?

In Alum Rock-East Foothills, San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $1,021,959, and the typical rent is about $2,769 a month.

How educated are people in Alum Rock-East Foothills, San Jose, California?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alum Rock-East Foothills, San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alum Rock-East Foothills, San Jose, California?

About 7.9% of people in Alum Rock-East Foothills, 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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