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CA area data

San Jose, CA

Aggregated across 28 ZIP codes in San Jose.

Population: 1,011,444 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in San Jose, CA is $1.39M — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.34M after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,782/month. 234 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.39M

Typical home value

-0.5%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.39M
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+16.4%
10-year appreciation
+80.0%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2022)
$1.47M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.34M
Median list price
$1.32M
Median price per sqft
$855
1-year sale-price change
-4.9%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,592
For-sale inventory
1,555
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
1,057
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
562

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,782/mo
1-year rent change
+7.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,458/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,778/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,272/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,688/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
234
Elementary schools
144
Middle schools
41
High schools
47
Charter schools
50
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Downtown College Preparatory District, Rocketship Alma Academy District, Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary District
Schools include
Downtown College Preparatory, Rocketship Alma Academy, Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary, Downtown College Preparatory Middle, Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · drought: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
618
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
9
Nearest Superfund site
Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. (South San Jose Plant) (0.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.2°F
Average high
71.3°F
Average low
50.8°F
Annual precipitation
20.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
134

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
549
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
115,055
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
108,661

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (28 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Alcatraz Island
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
47
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
510
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-12,496 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
34.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.2%
Median annual property tax
$8,915
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,021,232
Average weekly wage
$4,258
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,323

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

San JoseState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.39M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.34M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,782/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,915$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in San Jose, CA?
$1.39M.
What is the median sale price in San Jose, CA?
$1.34M.
How long do homes take to sell in San Jose, CA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in San Jose, CA?
Typical rent: $3,782/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San Jose, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, drought, heat wave.
Is San Jose, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 618 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in San Jose, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in San Jose, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near San Jose, CA?
9 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. (South San Jose Plant), 0.6 mi.
How many schools serve San Jose, CA?
234 schools (144 elementary, 41 middle, 47 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is San Jose, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in San Jose, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in San Jose, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in San Jose

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