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Downtown

California · San Jose · 86,525 residents · 8.146 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,095,064. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,095,064, the poverty rate sits 27% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 20 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86,525
Population density
10,622 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,583
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,418
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,095,064
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,463
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.3%
70.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(21,468)
Black5%(4,317)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(36,131)
Asian22.3%(19,301)
Other6.1%(5,308)
Diversity Score88.5%(76,581)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(21,468)
Black5%(4,317)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(36,131)
Asian22.3%(19,301)
Other6.1%(5,308)
Diversity Score88.5%(76,581)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Foreign born
33.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in San Jose

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Places similar to Downtown

Sherman Oaks
Pop 80,790
Alafaya
Pop 84,996
East San Jose
Pop 98,700
Forest Hills
Pop 93,621
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DOWNTOWN VS
Sherman Oaks
Income$112,129same
Home value$1,188,554+9%
Population80,790−7%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Alafaya
Income$105,174−7%
Home value$408,474−63%
Population84,996−2%
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DOWNTOWN VS
East San Jose
Income$113,670+1%
Home value$915,372−16%
Population98,700+14%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Forest Hills
Income$108,071−4%
Home value$617,803−44%
Population93,621+8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, San Jose, California?

Downtown, San Jose, California has about 86,525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, San Jose, California earns about $112,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, San Jose, California expensive?

In Downtown, San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $1,095,064, and the typical rent is about $2,463 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, San Jose, California?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, San Jose, California?

About 15.8% of people in Downtown, 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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