Population 79,583 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Valley
Household size in North Valley
| Period | North Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.47 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.56 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.47 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.17 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North Valley are large by national standards, averaging 3.17 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.47 in 2006–10, 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 North Valley
| Period | North Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 38.6, the median age in North Valley is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 34.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Valley
| Period | North Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in North Valley (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the San Jose area. The single-parent share is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, 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 North Valley
Renters in North Valley
| Period | North Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.4% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in North Valley than nationally: 48.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Valley
| Period | North Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Valley: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the San Jose area.
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 Valley
| Period | North Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in North Valley are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only one 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 Valley
| Period | North Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,360 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,442 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,027 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,572 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,213 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Valley costs $2,572 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the San Jose area overall ($2,873). Rent has climbed $1,213 a month since 2006–10, up 89%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Valley
Bachelor's degrees in North Valley
| Period | North Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in North Valley than nationally: 44.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in the San Jose area overall (55.3%). The share with a degree is up 15.3 points from 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 North Valley
| Period | North Valley | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.6% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.2% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.3% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.2% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in North Valley never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.6 points, 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 North Valley
| Period | North Valley | 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 | 6.6% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Valley is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the San Jose area overall (4.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley | 3.17 | 38.6 | 10.0% | 48.0% | 5.8% | 1986 | $2,572 | 44.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| East Foothills | 3.70 | 38.3 | 13.3% | 41.4% | 5.8% | 1967 | $2,727 | 30.0% | 74.3% | 6.3% |
| Berryessa | 3.37 | 42.1 | 6.9% | 23.1% | 4.2% | 1973 | $3,151 | 50.9% | 87.4% | 5.5% |
| 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% |
| East San Jose | 4.31 | 38.8 | 15.4% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 1970 | $2,791 | 21.2% | 67.5% | 6.7% |
| North San Jose | 2.25 | 32.7 | 7.9% | 83.2% | 6.2% | 2001 | $3,125 | 73.2% | 95.9% | 3.7% |
| 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% |
| Burbank | 2.90 | 35.0 | 13.0% | 48.4% | 9.2% | 1951 | $2,703 | 30.4% | 77.4% | 1.8% |
| Garden-Villa Montery | 3.63 | 36.0 | 14.4% | 30.5% | 3.0% | 1983 | $2,320 | 25.5% | 65.3% | 6.1% |
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 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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