Population 46,024 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Almaden Valley
Household size in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Almaden Valley are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. The San Jose area as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Almaden Valley skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Almaden Valley has the oldest population of any San Jose neighborhood.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in Almaden Valley, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Almaden Valley has the lowest share of single-parent households of any San Jose neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Almaden Valley
Renters in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Almaden Valley is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other San Jose neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.0% of homes in Almaden Valley are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Few San Jose neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only two of 20.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Almaden Valley are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,841 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,901 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $3,126 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,390 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,549 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Almaden Valley runs $3,390 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,549 a month from 2006–10, an 84% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. No other San Jose neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Almaden Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.5% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.9% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.1% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Almaden Valley: 70.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of San Jose's 20 neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Almaden Valley: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of San Jose's 20 neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Almaden Valley
| Period | Almaden Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Almaden Valley than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Almaden Valley compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaden Valley | 2.97 | 45.7 | 5.5% | 20.1% | 3.0% | 1976 | $3,390 | 70.1% | 95.4% | 3.7% |
| Blossom Valley | 2.98 | 39.7 | 10.4% | 37.7% | 4.0% | 1977 | $2,889 | 44.9% | 88.2% | 5.2% |
| Cambrian Park | 2.84 | 40.6 | 8.7% | 34.9% | 4.9% | 1968 | $2,893 | 58.2% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| Santa Teresa | 2.97 | 38.0 | 11.9% | 33.8% | 2.6% | 1986 | $3,003 | 51.8% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| Edenvale-Seven Trees | 3.93 | 38.1 | 13.9% | 40.2% | 4.1% | 1973 | $2,530 | 22.4% | 71.9% | 5.0% |
| Garden-Villa Montery | 3.63 | 36.0 | 14.4% | 30.5% | 3.0% | 1983 | $2,320 | 25.5% | 65.3% | 6.1% |
| Willow Glen | 2.65 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 47.8% | 6.3% | 1967 | $2,762 | 52.4% | 89.2% | 3.7% |
| Alma | 3.56 | 35.6 | 19.6% | 66.1% | 11.4% | 1974 | $1,784 | 30.9% | 68.6% | 3.3% |
| Burbank | 2.90 | 35.0 | 13.0% | 48.4% | 9.2% | 1951 | $2,703 | 30.4% | 77.4% | 1.8% |
| Evergreen | 3.41 | 44.8 | 7.0% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 1985 | $3,189 | 52.2% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| East San Jose | 4.31 | 38.8 | 15.4% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 1970 | $2,791 | 21.2% | 67.5% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Almaden Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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