Population 109,057 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West San Jose
Household size in West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.97 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in West San Jose average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the San Jose area as a whole, where it has 2.96 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.65, even as the national average fell.
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 West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 36.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 38.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.2, the median age in West San Jose 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 37.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
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 West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in West San Jose: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.7 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 West San Jose
Renters in West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6% | 40.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.8% | 42.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.7% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.7% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in West San Jose than nationally: 48.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest.
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 West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 4.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in West San Jose as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider San Jose area (6.4%). Vacancy is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1974 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
West San Jose is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,492 | $1,524 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,645 | $1,670 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,325 | $2,389 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,894 | $2,873 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,402 | +$1,348 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West San Jose costs $2,894 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,402 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
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 West San Jose
Bachelor's degrees in West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3% | 43.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.3% | 46.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.9% | 51.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.2% | 55.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +11.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
West San Jose is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 86.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 88.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West San Jose is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 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 West San Jose
| Period | West San Jose | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in West San Jose is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 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).
West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West San Jose | 2.76 | 40.2 | 8.0% | 48.7% | 8.2% | 1968 | $2,894 | 62.2% | 92.8% | 4.9% |
| Loma Linda | 2.53 | 31.7 | 7.2% | 91.6% | 4.1% | 1977 | $2,591 | 84.1% | 99.7% | 11.0% |
| Rancho Rinconada | 2.77 | 43.8 | 4.6% | 37.4% | 5.2% | 1970 | $3,452 | 79.6% | 95.4% | 3.7% |
| Burbank | 2.90 | 35.0 | 13.0% | 48.4% | 9.2% | 1951 | $2,703 | 30.4% | 77.4% | 1.8% |
| Birdland Neighbors | 2.89 | 40.1 | 2.4% | 32.6% | 5.5% | 1965 | $3,423 | 82.0% | 97.7% | 2.4% |
| 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% |
| Willow Glen | 2.65 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 47.8% | 6.3% | 1967 | $2,762 | 52.4% | 89.2% | 3.7% |
| Cambrian Park | 2.84 | 40.6 | 8.7% | 34.9% | 4.9% | 1968 | $2,893 | 58.2% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| Sunnyvale West | 2.58 | 37.4 | 5.7% | 59.1% | 6.1% | 1972 | $3,228 | 77.6% | 96.5% | 4.0% |
| Heritage District | 2.30 | 35.4 | 4.3% | 83.4% | 6.9% | 1979 | $2,987 | 69.9% | 96.3% | 5.3% |
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 West 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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