Population 81,285 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Evergreen
Household size in Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.71 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.72 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.63 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.41 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Evergreen are large by national standards, averaging 3.41 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.71, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Evergreen is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other San Jose neighborhood is older.
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 Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Evergreen: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of San Jose's 20 neighborhoods have a lower 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 Evergreen
Renters in Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.9% of households in Evergreen rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a third of owners (32.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Evergreen has the lowest share of renters of any San Jose neighborhood.
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 Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Evergreen: just 3.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Evergreen has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five San Jose neighborhoods.
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 Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Evergreen are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing. Evergreen has newer homes than the great majority of San Jose neighborhoods.
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 Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,722 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,900 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,819 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,189 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,467 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Evergreen pays $3,189 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,467 a month from 2006–10, an 85% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one 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 Evergreen
Bachelor's degrees in Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.3% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.2% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Evergreen is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the wider San Jose area (55.3%). The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Evergreen have finished high school as nationally: 88.7%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Evergreen
| Period | Evergreen | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Evergreen is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Evergreen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | 3.41 | 44.8 | 7.0% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 1985 | $3,189 | 52.2% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| Edenvale-Seven Trees | 3.93 | 38.1 | 13.9% | 40.2% | 4.1% | 1973 | $2,530 | 22.4% | 71.9% | 5.0% |
| East San Jose | 4.31 | 38.8 | 15.4% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 1970 | $2,791 | 21.2% | 67.5% | 6.7% |
| Garden-Villa Montery | 3.63 | 36.0 | 14.4% | 30.5% | 3.0% | 1983 | $2,320 | 25.5% | 65.3% | 6.1% |
| Blossom Valley | 2.98 | 39.7 | 10.4% | 37.7% | 4.0% | 1977 | $2,889 | 44.9% | 88.2% | 5.2% |
| Santa Teresa | 2.97 | 38.0 | 11.9% | 33.8% | 2.6% | 1986 | $3,003 | 51.8% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| East Foothills | 3.70 | 38.3 | 13.3% | 41.4% | 5.8% | 1967 | $2,727 | 30.0% | 74.3% | 6.3% |
| Alma | 3.56 | 35.6 | 19.6% | 66.1% | 11.4% | 1974 | $1,784 | 30.9% | 68.6% | 3.3% |
| Naglee Park | 2.80 | 34.9 | 10.1% | 59.5% | 9.7% | 1947 | $2,228 | 41.6% | 82.1% | 5.1% |
| 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% |
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 Evergreen. 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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