Population 76,222 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown San Jose
Household size in Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Downtown San Jose sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the San Jose area overall, where it has 2.96 people. Household size has edged down from 2.66 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.9 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.9, Downtown San Jose is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 32.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of San Jose's 20 neighborhoods are younger.
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 Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Downtown San Jose (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the San Jose area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Downtown San Jose
Renters in Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.8% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.4% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.7% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.1% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown San Jose: 73.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (34.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally. Of San Jose's 20 neighborhoods, only two have a higher 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 Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Downtown San Jose is close to the national rate: 9.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider San Jose area (6.4%). Vacancy has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Downtown San Jose are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,203 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,368 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,024 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,581 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,378 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown San Jose costs $2,581 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider San Jose area ($2,873). Rents are up $1,378 a month from 2006–10, a 115% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Downtown San Jose
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.0% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Downtown San Jose (44.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the wider San Jose area (55.3%). The share with a degree has risen 10.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.4% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.2% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Downtown San Jose never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Downtown San Jose
| Period | Downtown San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown San Jose is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.3 points since 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).
Downtown San Jose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Jose | 2.63 | 33.9 | 9.9% | 73.1% | 9.7% | 1977 | $2,581 | 44.4% | 82.2% | 4.9% |
| Naglee Park | 2.80 | 34.9 | 10.1% | 59.5% | 9.7% | 1947 | $2,228 | 41.6% | 82.1% | 5.1% |
| Alma | 3.56 | 35.6 | 19.6% | 66.1% | 11.4% | 1974 | $1,784 | 30.9% | 68.6% | 3.3% |
| Rose Garden | 2.45 | 40.9 | 7.3% | 46.0% | 7.8% | 1955 | $2,469 | 56.7% | 91.8% | 5.1% |
| North Valley | 3.17 | 38.6 | 10.0% | 48.0% | 5.8% | 1986 | $2,572 | 44.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| Burbank | 2.90 | 35.0 | 13.0% | 48.4% | 9.2% | 1951 | $2,703 | 30.4% | 77.4% | 1.8% |
| Willow Glen | 2.65 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 47.8% | 6.3% | 1967 | $2,762 | 52.4% | 89.2% | 3.7% |
| East San Jose | 4.31 | 38.8 | 15.4% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 1970 | $2,791 | 21.2% | 67.5% | 6.7% |
| East Foothills | 3.70 | 38.3 | 13.3% | 41.4% | 5.8% | 1967 | $2,727 | 30.0% | 74.3% | 6.3% |
| Garden-Villa Montery | 3.63 | 36.0 | 14.4% | 30.5% | 3.0% | 1983 | $2,320 | 25.5% | 65.3% | 6.1% |
| Berryessa | 3.37 | 42.1 | 6.9% | 23.1% | 4.2% | 1973 | $3,151 | 50.9% | 87.4% | 5.5% |
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 Downtown San Jose. 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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