Population 19,795 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South San Jose Hills
Household size in South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.67 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.93 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.63 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.11 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.55 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in South San Jose Hills are large by national standards, averaging 4.11 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 4.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have larger households.
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 South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.9 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of South San Jose Hills is 36.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 27.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the east.
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 South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in South San Jose Hills: 18.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. South San Jose Hills has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
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 South San Jose Hills
Renters in South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in South San Jose Hills than nationally: 40.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in the Los Angeles area overall (51.6%). Among owners, 40.5% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 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 South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in South San Jose Hills: 5.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, as it has 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 South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in South San Jose Hills 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. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,163 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,270 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,605 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,933 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$770 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in South San Jose Hills runs $1,933 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area overall ($2,279). Rents are up $770 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 South San Jose Hills
Bachelor's degrees in South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South San Jose Hills: 13.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. South San Jose Hills has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of California cities.
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 South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 56.0% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.7% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in South San Jose Hills never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 13.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. South San Jose Hills has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of California cities.
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 South San Jose Hills
| Period | South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in South San Jose Hills than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
South San Jose Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South San Jose Hills | 4.11 | 36.1 | 18.0% | 40.7% | 5.6% | 1968 | $1,933 | 13.0% | 67.7% | 6.7% |
| Industry | 3.13 | 39.3 | 11.3% | 34.6% | 4.7% | 1970 | $2,237 | 27.5% | 82.6% | 4.5% |
| Valinda | 4.37 | 40.5 | 10.8% | 21.0% | 6.4% | 1958 | $1,999 | 17.8% | 71.8% | 4.2% |
| Rowland Heights | 3.04 | 47.1 | 8.3% | 31.8% | 4.7% | 1975 | $2,491 | 36.1% | 85.1% | 5.8% |
| Walnut | 3.22 | 46.4 | 8.9% | 16.5% | 7.0% | 1980 | $3,092 | 55.9% | 94.0% | 3.7% |
| West Covina | 3.33 | 41.3 | 14.1% | 37.0% | 5.3% | 1965 | $2,303 | 30.1% | 85.2% | 7.0% |
| La Puente | 3.98 | 38.4 | 17.7% | 38.9% | 5.5% | 1961 | $2,034 | 13.0% | 64.3% | 5.8% |
| Hacienda Heights | 3.32 | 44.3 | 8.9% | 24.3% | 5.3% | 1967 | $2,559 | 34.8% | 86.6% | 5.2% |
| West Puente Valley | 4.39 | 40.1 | 13.7% | 26.7% | 5.1% | 1957 | $2,375 | 13.6% | 70.0% | 7.3% |
| La Habra Heights | 2.77 | 49.4 | 2.7% | 9.0% | 6.9% | 1968 | $2,447 | 51.3% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| Diamond Bar | 2.99 | 46.0 | 8.7% | 22.7% | 5.7% | 1978 | $2,536 | 52.6% | 92.2% | 5.0% |
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 South San Jose Hills. 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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