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North San Jose

California · San Jose · 35,115 residents · 10.144 sq mi
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The short version

North San Jose is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $194,888. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $775,439. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% more than the San Jose median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up North San Jose; 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 31.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,115
Population density
3,462 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$194,888
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$102,097
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$775,439
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,171
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.9%
82.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(5,647)
Black2.7%(949)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(6,004)
Asian60.9%(21,393)
Other3.2%(1,122)
Diversity Score71.5%(25,107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(5,647)
Black2.7%(949)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(6,004)
Asian60.9%(21,393)
Other3.2%(1,122)
Diversity Score71.5%(25,107)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Foreign born
62.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in San Jose

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Brentwood
Pop 34,961
Berryessa
Pop 34,675
West
Pop 31,913
Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
Pop 29,148
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Income$176,920−9%
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Income$184,753−5%
Home value$1,382,854+78%
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Income$191,285−2%
Home value$1,578,196+104%
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Frequently asked

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

North San Jose, San Jose, California has about 35,115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North San Jose, San Jose, California earns about $194,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North San Jose, San Jose, California expensive?

In North San Jose, San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $775,439, and the typical rent is about $3,171 a month.

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

About 74.0% of adults age 25 and over in North San Jose, San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.7% of people in North 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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