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West San Jose

California · San Jose · 93,820 residents · 9.826 sq mi
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The short version

West San Jose is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,651,384. These figures are approximated by combining the 18 census tracts that make up West 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 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93,820
Population density
9,548 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,550
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$81,912
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
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
$1,651,384
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,713
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(24,478)
Black3%(2,774)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(16,936)
Asian46.3%(43,429)
Other6.6%(6,203)
Diversity Score85%(79,726)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(24,478)
Black3%(2,774)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(16,936)
Asian46.3%(43,429)
Other6.6%(6,203)
Diversity Score85%(79,726)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Foreign born
45.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in San Jose

Almaden ValleyAlum Rock-East FoothillsBerryessaBlossom ValleyCambrian ParkDowntownEast San JoseEdenvale - Seven TreesEvergreenFairgroundsNorth San JoseNorth ValleyRose GardenSanta TeresaWillow GlenNeighborhoods in San Jose
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Places similar to West San Jose

Upper West Side (Central)
Pop 101,153
Willow Glen
Pop 78,128
Upper West Side-Lincoln Square
Pop 69,909
Upper East Side-Yorkville
Pop 70,882
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WEST SAN JOSE VS
Upper West Side (Central)
Income$162,107same
Home value$1,448,497−12%
Population101,153+8%
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WEST SAN JOSE VS
Willow Glen
Income$153,964−5%
Home value$1,503,755−9%
Population78,128−17%
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WEST SAN JOSE VS
Upper West Side-Lincoln Square
Income$168,920+4%
Home value$1,429,577−13%
Population69,909−25%
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WEST SAN JOSE VS
Upper East Side-Yorkville
Income$154,726−5%
Home value$1,228,805−26%
Population70,882−24%
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Frequently asked

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

West San Jose, San Jose, California has about 93,820 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West San Jose, San Jose, California earns about $162,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West San Jose, San Jose, California expensive?

In West San Jose, San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $1,651,384, and the typical rent is about $2,713 a month.

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

About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in West San Jose, San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.5% of people in West 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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