Population 20,627 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Jose
Household size in San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.10 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.18 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The typical household in San Jose holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.10, a much bigger shift than nationally. San Jose has larger households than at least four in five Puerto Rico cities.
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 | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.9 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of San Jose is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Even so, the population here is younger than in Puerto Rico overall, where the median age is 45.0. The median age has climbed from 35.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in San Jose: 15.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Puerto Rico as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 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 San Jose
Renters in San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
San Jose is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in San Jose, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Still, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico as a whole (19.1%).
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 | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in San Jose is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. San Jose has newer homes than at least four in five Puerto Rico cities.
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 | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $669 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $605 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $833 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,065 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in San Jose costs $1,065 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole ($658). Rent has climbed $395 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.1% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in San Jose as nationally: 37.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Puerto Rico overall (30.2%). The share with a degree is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have 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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.0% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.6% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in San Jose never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole (81.4%). The share with a diploma is up 12.6 points from 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 San Jose
| Period | San Jose | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in San Jose: 11.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, 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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 2.89 | 43.0 | 15.3% | 19.4% | 15.1% | 1990 | $1,065 | 37.1% | 86.7% | 11.0% |
| Toa Alta | 2.78 | 43.1 | 17.2% | 23.8% | 15.8% | 1987 | $683 | 24.3% | 82.1% | 9.6% |
| Bayamon Gardens | 3.06 | 38.8 | 11.9% | 12.4% | 8.7% | 1996 | $1,204 | 44.9% | 91.1% | 6.3% |
| Toa Baja | 2.46 | 44.7 | 16.8% | 30.7% | 17.8% | 1976 | $708 | 27.6% | 83.6% | 7.9% |
| Dorado | 2.72 | 42.8 | 14.5% | 25.9% | 19.1% | 1986 | $1,013 | 37.7% | 85.9% | 10.5% |
| Sabana Seca | 2.45 | 51.8 | 15.8% | 42.2% | 16.0% | 1971 | $864 | 23.1% | 79.8% | 4.5% |
| Bayamon | 2.45 | 44.1 | 16.1% | 29.5% | 15.1% | 1975 | $775 | 33.0% | 86.1% | 7.6% |
| Levittown | 2.48 | 41.3 | 21.1% | 19.3% | 11.2% | 1999 | $1,250 | 64.3% | 95.6% | 6.5% |
| Vega Alta | 2.57 | 43.5 | 15.6% | 27.6% | 19.1% | 1986 | $689 | 24.7% | 78.9% | 14.5% |
| Naranjito | 3.08 | 44.7 | 17.2% | 30.8% | 19.1% | 1981 | $539 | 19.3% | 73.6% | 11.3% |
| Corozal | 3.05 | 43.5 | 17.4% | 24.0% | 16.7% | 1979 | $519 | 20.7% | 77.0% | 7.1% |
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 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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