Population 101,701 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East San Jose
Household size in East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.25 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.45 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.44 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.31 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
East San Jose is a place of big households: 4.31 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 4.25, even as the national average fell. No other San Jose neighborhood has larger households.
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 East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.9 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.1 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in East San Jose are younger than 38.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in East San Jose: 15.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other San Jose neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 East San Jose
Renters in East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.2% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.2% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in East San Jose than nationally: 38.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider San Jose area (44.5%). Among homeowners, 37.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in East San Jose: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The San Jose area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in East San Jose is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,466 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,599 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,105 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,791 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,326 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in East San Jose pays $2,791 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,326 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 East San Jose
Bachelor's degrees in East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in East San Jose have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, in line with the national trend. East San Jose has the lowest share of college graduates of any San Jose neighborhood.
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 East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.5% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.2% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.5% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in East San Jose never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points, mirroring the country. Only one other San Jose neighborhood has a lower 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 East San Jose
| Period | East San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in East San Jose: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only one other San Jose neighborhood has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East San Jose | 4.31 | 38.8 | 15.4% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 1970 | $2,791 | 21.2% | 67.5% | 6.7% |
| Naglee Park | 2.80 | 34.9 | 10.1% | 59.5% | 9.7% | 1947 | $2,228 | 41.6% | 82.1% | 5.1% |
| Garden-Villa Montery | 3.63 | 36.0 | 14.4% | 30.5% | 3.0% | 1983 | $2,320 | 25.5% | 65.3% | 6.1% |
| East Foothills | 3.70 | 38.3 | 13.3% | 41.4% | 5.8% | 1967 | $2,727 | 30.0% | 74.3% | 6.3% |
| Evergreen | 3.41 | 44.8 | 7.0% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 1985 | $3,189 | 52.2% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| Alma | 3.56 | 35.6 | 19.6% | 66.1% | 11.4% | 1974 | $1,784 | 30.9% | 68.6% | 3.3% |
| Downtown San Jose | 2.63 | 33.9 | 9.9% | 73.1% | 9.7% | 1977 | $2,581 | 44.4% | 82.2% | 4.9% |
| North Valley | 3.17 | 38.6 | 10.0% | 48.0% | 5.8% | 1986 | $2,572 | 44.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| Edenvale-Seven Trees | 3.93 | 38.1 | 13.9% | 40.2% | 4.1% | 1973 | $2,530 | 22.4% | 71.9% | 5.0% |
| Willow Glen | 2.65 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 47.8% | 6.3% | 1967 | $2,762 | 52.4% | 89.2% | 3.7% |
| 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 East 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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