Population 36,132 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North San Jose
Household size in North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North San Jose are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.30 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. North San Jose has the smallest households of any San Jose neighborhood.
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 North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.2 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.7 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
North San Jose is young: half of its residents are under 32.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.3, mirroring the country. Only one other San Jose neighborhood is 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 North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in North San Jose, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell.
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 North San Jose
Renters in North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.5% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.7% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 83.2% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North San Jose: 83.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (36.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 15.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other San Jose neighborhood has 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 North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North San Jose: 6.2% 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 is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
North San Jose has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south. No other San Jose neighborhood has newer homes.
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 North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,723 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,838 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,722 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,125 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,401 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in North San Jose pays $3,125 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,401 a month from 2006–10, an 81% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 22.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
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 North San Jose
Bachelor's degrees in North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.5% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.4% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.2% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North San Jose: 73.2% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.6 points, mirroring the country. Only one other San Jose neighborhood has 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 North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North San Jose: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other San Jose neighborhood has 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 North San Jose
| Period | North San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North San Jose runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.5 points, 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).
North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North San Jose | 2.25 | 32.7 | 7.9% | 83.2% | 6.2% | 2001 | $3,125 | 73.2% | 95.9% | 3.7% |
| Lakewood | 2.75 | 41.0 | 7.3% | 39.4% | 5.7% | 1977 | $3,286 | 46.1% | 90.1% | 7.9% |
| North Valley | 3.17 | 38.6 | 10.0% | 48.0% | 5.8% | 1986 | $2,572 | 44.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| San Miguel | 2.48 | 35.8 | 6.5% | 61.0% | 7.3% | 1987 | $3,094 | 63.3% | 92.2% | 8.6% |
| Berryessa | 3.37 | 42.1 | 6.9% | 23.1% | 4.2% | 1973 | $3,151 | 50.9% | 87.4% | 5.5% |
| Snail | 2.66 | 36.3 | 8.4% | 51.0% | 5.3% | 1977 | $2,781 | 54.2% | 89.2% | 1.7% |
| Rose Garden | 2.45 | 40.9 | 7.3% | 46.0% | 7.8% | 1955 | $2,469 | 56.7% | 91.8% | 5.1% |
| Ponderosa Park | 2.59 | 37.0 | 9.6% | 55.4% | 7.5% | 1976 | $2,921 | 65.3% | 90.9% | 6.2% |
| Downtown San Jose | 2.63 | 33.9 | 9.9% | 73.1% | 9.7% | 1977 | $2,581 | 44.4% | 82.2% | 4.9% |
| Lowlanders | 2.76 | 34.3 | 8.1% | 63.0% | 3.2% | 1980 | $2,565 | 53.5% | 84.2% | 5.7% |
| Burbank | 2.90 | 35.0 | 13.0% | 48.4% | 9.2% | 1951 | $2,703 | 30.4% | 77.4% | 1.8% |
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 North 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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