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Santa Teresa

California · San Jose · 55,634 residents · 7.463 sq mi
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The short version

Santa Teresa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,140. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $1,244,759. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Santa Teresa; 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 37.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,634
Population density
7,455 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,140
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,044
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$1,244,759
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,146
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(16,733)
Black2.7%(1,515)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(16,548)
Asian31.4%(17,474)
Other6%(3,364)
Diversity Score89.8%(49,933)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(16,733)
Black2.7%(1,515)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(16,548)
Asian31.4%(17,474)
Other6%(3,364)
Diversity Score89.8%(49,933)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
29.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Teresa, San Jose, California?

Santa Teresa, San Jose, California has about 55,634 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Teresa, San Jose, California earns about $164,140 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Teresa, San Jose, California expensive?

In Santa Teresa, San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $1,244,759, and the typical rent is about $3,146 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Teresa, San Jose, California?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Teresa, San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Teresa, San Jose, California?

About 5.3% of people in Santa Teresa, 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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