San Jose, CA Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Overview for San Jose, CA

1,014,813 people live in San Jose, where the median age is 38.7 and the average individual income is $63,249.247. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,014,813

Total Population

38.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$63,249.247

Average individual Income

Welcome to San Jose

San Jose is a vibrant city with a mix of urban and suburban neighborhoods. This city is often called the “Capital of Silicon Valley” with tech firms including Acer, Adobe, Cisco, eBay, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, PayPal, Samsung, and Zoom. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California and the third most populous in the entire state. San Jose also boasts the most millionaires and billionaires per capita in the United States and the third-highest GDP per capita in the world. This dynamic city is located in the Santa Clara Valley on the shores of the San Francisco Bay. San Jose offers world-class restaurants and shopping as well as many museums, theaters, and beautiful gardens and parks. Housing options are as eclectic as the city’s amenities with lavish estates, attractive single-family homes, and stylish contemporary condominiums.

Santana Row is a haven of designer shopping featuring more than 70 stores, 20 restaurants, and nine spas and salons. Here you’ll find luxury brands such as Gucci and Kendra Scott and chain retailers including H&M and Sur La Table alongside unique stores and boutiques. The nearby Westfield Valley Fair provides even more high-end retailers anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Nordstrom department stores. Valley Fair has over 230 stores including Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Boss, Diptyque, Prada, Uniqlo, and Zara. Original Joe’s has been a staple of the San Jose dining scene since the 1950s, operating as an offshoot of a family restaurant founded in San Francisco in the 1930s. Throughout the decades, this downtown cornerstone has served mouthwatering steaks and delicious Italian dishes in a refined setting. Inchin’s Bamboo Garden combines the flavors of China and India for its eclectic menu of Pan-Asian cuisine.

San Jose is a hub of arts and culture with much to see and do. See ancient and cutting-edge culture respectively on display at The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and The Tech Interactive. The city’s many parks and green spaces include the picturesque Japanese Friendship Garden and San Jose Heritage Rose Park.

San Jose is a large city with highly-regarded schools in the San Jose Unified school district and many other public school districts.

Around San Jose, CA

There's plenty to do around San Jose, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including FIT by Sherry, FLO, and Hair By Diana Truong.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the FIT by Sherry page on Yelp	Active	2.69 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the FLO page on Yelp	Active	2.02 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Diana Truong page on Yelp Search 3243 S White Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.45 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tonie P page on Yelp Search 1773 East Capitol Expy on Google Maps	Beauty	4.96 miles	48 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Courtney Chau Makeup Artistry page on Yelp	Beauty	4.62 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mary Grace Salon Studio page on Yelp Search 1773 E Capital Expy on Google Maps	Beauty	4.95 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Jose, CA

Population Households Employment

San Jose has 333,751 households, with an average household size of 83.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Jose do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,014,813 people call San Jose home. The population density is 7,364.443 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,014,813

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.673997475396945

Median Age

50.95 / 49.05%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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High School Degree
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333,751

Total Households

83.59

Average Household Size

$63,249.247

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in San Jose, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby San Jose. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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