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Willow Glen

California · San Jose · 78,128 residents · 9.149 sq mi
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The short version

Willow Glen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,503,755. These figures are approximated by combining the 18 census tracts that make up Willow Glen; 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 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,128
Population density
8,540 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,964
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$84,764
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,503,755
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,762
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.5%
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(32,384)
Black3%(2,368)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(24,337)
Asian18.4%(14,349)
Other6%(4,690)
Diversity Score86.6%(67,669)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(32,384)
Black3%(2,368)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(24,337)
Asian18.4%(14,349)
Other6%(4,690)
Diversity Score86.6%(67,669)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
28.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Glen, San Jose, California?

Willow Glen, San Jose, California has about 78,128 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Glen, San Jose, California earns about $153,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Glen, San Jose, California expensive?

In Willow Glen, San Jose, California, the median home is worth about $1,503,755, and the typical rent is about $2,762 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Glen, San Jose, California?

About 52.7% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Glen, San Jose, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Glen, San Jose, California?

About 8.5% of people in Willow Glen, 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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