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North Valley

California · San Jose · 75,256 residents · 8.927 sq mi
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The short version

North Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,933. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $981,478. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up North Valley; 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 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,256
Population density
8,430 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,933
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,532
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$981,478
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,600
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(6,282)
Black2%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(21,987)
Asian57.4%(43,192)
Other3.1%(2,313)
Diversity Score72.1%(54,273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(6,282)
Black2%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(21,987)
Asian57.4%(43,192)
Other3.1%(2,313)
Diversity Score72.1%(54,273)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
54.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

North Valley, San Jose, California has about 75,256 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Valley, San Jose, California earns about $133,933 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Valley, San Jose, California expensive?

In North Valley, San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $981,478, and the typical rent is about $2,600 a month.

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

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Valley, San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.2% of people in North 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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