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San jose, CA — ZIP 95122

Population: 50,775 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 95122 (San jose, CA) is $972,653 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $593,500 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,169/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$972,653

Median home value

-2.3%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$972,653
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+9.8%
10-year appreciation
+77.9%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$1.06M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$593,500
Median list price
$538,880
Median price per sqft
$558
1-year sale-price change
+16.4%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
107.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,169/mo
1-year rent change
+11.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,410/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,820/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,730/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,060/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
6
High schools
6
Charter schools
9
School districts serving the area
KIPP Heartwood Academy District, Alpha Cindy Avitia High District, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District
Schools include
KIPP Heartwood Academy, Alpha Cindy Avitia High, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock, Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Lorentz Barrel & Drum Co. (1.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°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 air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
522
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
135,601
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
133,073

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (36 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Alcatraz Island
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA, KAISER PERMANENTE PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY-SANT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
630
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-12,496 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
46.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,406
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,025,254
Average weekly wage
$3,486
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,919

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

How it compares

ZIP 95122State medianUS median
Median home value$972,653$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$593,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,169/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,406$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 median home value in ZIP 95122?
$972,653.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 95122?
$593,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 95122?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 95122?
Typical rent: $3,169/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95122?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95122?
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 ZIP 95122?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95122?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lorentz Barrel & Drum Co., 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 95122?
24 schools (12 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 95122 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95122?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95122?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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