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San jose, CA — ZIP 95148

Population: 44,995 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 95148 (San jose, CA) is $1.50M — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.68M after a median 12.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,533/month. 11 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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$1.50M

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

12.5

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.50M
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+90.1%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$1.58M
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
$1.68M
Median list price
$1.65M
Median price per sqft
$919
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
12.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
106.2%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
-0.8%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$4,533/mo
1-year rent change
+9.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$3,050/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,470/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$4,050/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$5,350/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,830/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
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Alum Rock Union Elementary, East Side Union High, Evergreen Elementary
Schools include
Ocala Middle, Evergreen Valley High, Cedar Grove Elementary, Holly Oak Elementary, Quimby Oak Middle

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. (4.9 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,076
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
90,524
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
99,201

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (37 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, John Muir National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
420
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 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
1,981
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
89.0%

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 95148State medianUS median
Median home value$1.50M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.68M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,533/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 95148?
$1.50M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 95148?
$1.68M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 95148?
Median days on market: 12.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 95148?
Typical rent: $4,533/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95148?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95148?
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 95148?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95148?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lorentz Barrel & Drum Co., 4.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 95148?
11 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 95148 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95148?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95148?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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