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East San Jose

California · San Jose · 98,700 residents · 9.234 sq mi
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The short version

East San Jose is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,670. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $915,372. These figures are approximated by combining the 22 census tracts that make up East San Jose; 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 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98,700
Population density
10,689 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,670
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,131
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$915,372
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,785
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(4,433)
Black1.9%(1,853)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(52,879)
Asian37.3%(36,779)
Other2.8%(2,756)
Diversity Score71.4%(70,442)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(4,433)
Black1.9%(1,853)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(52,879)
Asian37.3%(36,779)
Other2.8%(2,756)
Diversity Score71.4%(70,442)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
50.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in San Jose

Almaden ValleyAlum Rock-East FoothillsBerryessaBlossom ValleyCambrian ParkDowntownEdenvale - Seven TreesEvergreenFairgroundsNorth San JoseNorth ValleyRose GardenSanta TeresaWest San JoseWillow GlenNeighborhoods in San Jose
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Places similar to East San Jose

Downtown
Pop 86,525
Forest Hills
Pop 93,621
Sherman Oaks
Pop 80,790
Alafaya
Pop 84,996
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EAST SAN JOSE VS
Downtown
Income$112,583−1%
Home value$1,095,064+20%
Population86,525−12%
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EAST SAN JOSE VS
Forest Hills
Income$108,071−5%
Home value$617,803−33%
Population93,621−5%
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EAST SAN JOSE VS
Sherman Oaks
Income$112,129−1%
Home value$1,188,554+30%
Population80,790−18%
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EAST SAN JOSE VS
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Income$105,174−7%
Home value$408,474−55%
Population84,996−14%
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Frequently asked

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

East San Jose, San Jose, California has about 98,700 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East San Jose, San Jose, California earns about $113,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East San Jose, San Jose, California expensive?

In East San Jose, San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $915,372, and the typical rent is about $2,785 a month.

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

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in East San Jose, San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.0% of people in East San Jose, 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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