San Jose, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | San Jose | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 944,246 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5215.0 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.14% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 315,341 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Jose grew by 6.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 955,421 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Jose has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | San Jose | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $139,776 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.58% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Jose is about 45% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Jose | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,071,373 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,613 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Jose is about 34.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,613 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Jose spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 198 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Jose | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 198 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,152 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,034 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,839 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Jose is about the same as in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
San Jose has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | San Jose | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.98 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Jose has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | San Jose | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Jose, California.
What is the population of San Jose, California?
The population of San Jose, California is 944,246, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Jose, California?
The population density of San Jose, California is 5215.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Jose, California?
The median household income in San Jose, California is $139,776, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Jose, California?
The median home price in San Jose, California is $1,071,373, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Jose, California?
The unemployment rate in San Jose, California is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.