Population 7,184 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Jose
Household size in San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in San Jose are small: just 2.27 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 dropped from 2.37 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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
San Jose is young: half of its residents are under 35.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in San Jose: 15.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 San Jose
Renters in San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.4% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.6% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.5% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.6% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in San Jose rent: 69.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 40.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.9 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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in San Jose: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Jacksonville area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 8.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in San Jose is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, 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 north, while the southeast 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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $836 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $797 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,154 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$317 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in San Jose costs $1,154 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $317 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are 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 San Jose
Bachelor's degrees in San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in San Jose than nationally: 27.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.2% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in San Jose have finished high school as nationally: 89.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Jacksonville area overall (92.2%). The share with a diploma is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in San Jose is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 2.27 | 35.1 | 15.0% | 69.6% | 8.1% | 1968 | $1,154 | 27.8% | 89.7% | 4.9% |
| San Jose Forest | 2.65 | 39.8 | 1.2% | 2.8% | 10.9% | 1962 | $1,119 | 60.7% | 98.5% | 2.1% |
| Southpoint | 2.53 | 45.0 | 11.9% | 47.5% | 16.9% | 1982 | $1,539 | 25.2% | 91.5% | 2.5% |
| Goodby's Creek | 2.40 | 40.6 | 11.8% | 25.3% | 3.4% | 1975 | $1,614 | 38.0% | 94.3% | 1.0% |
| Lakewood | 2.40 | 38.7 | 7.2% | 29.9% | 13.1% | 1960 | $1,374 | 43.4% | 95.1% | 1.6% |
| Brierwood | 2.16 | 44.9 | 4.7% | 25.7% | 7.2% | 1976 | $1,669 | 43.4% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| Englewood | 2.51 | 36.2 | 13.6% | 49.6% | 15.6% | 1968 | $1,295 | 15.7% | 78.8% | 2.4% |
| Sans Souci | 2.29 | 42.0 | 6.2% | 44.6% | 10.4% | 1971 | $1,060 | 20.0% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| Craven | 2.14 | 39.8 | 7.4% | 71.0% | 7.4% | 1987 | $1,345 | 35.0% | 90.4% | 4.6% |
| Tiger Hole-Secret Woods | 2.23 | 45.3 | 21.4% | 41.8% | 7.2% | 1987 | $2,046 | 31.1% | 92.7% | 0.0% |
| Secret Cove | 2.05 | 33.2 | 8.2% | 62.9% | 10.6% | 2007 | $1,781 | 71.9% | 98.7% | 6.0% |
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 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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