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San jose, CA

Aggregated across 28 ZIP codes in San jose.

Population: 1,011,444 (Census ACS)

The median home value in San jose, CA is $1.42M — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.47M after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,717/month. 235 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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$1.42M

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.42M
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.4%
10-year appreciation
+77.6%
All-time peak (2022-05)
$1.51M
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
$1.47M
Median list price
$1.35M
Median price per sqft
$833
1-year sale-price change
+6.0%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
1,609
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
595

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,717/mo
1-year rent change
+6.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,596/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,953/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,448/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,551/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,954/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
235
Elementary schools
144
Middle schools
42
High schools
46
Charter schools
52
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, 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
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AO
Flood risk level
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
9
Nearest Superfund site
Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. (South San Jose Plant) (0.6 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
62.9°F
Average high
72.3°F
Average low
53.4°F
Annual precipitation
29.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 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 air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
268
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
381
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 nearby (~15 mi)
34
Hospitals include
SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA, KAISER PERMANENTE PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY-SANT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 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 · 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
1,977
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
1,025,254
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

San joseState medianUS median
Median home value$1.42M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.47M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,717/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/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 median home value in San jose, CA?
$1.42M.
What is the median sale price in San jose, CA?
$1.47M.
How long do homes take to sell in San jose, CA?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in San jose, CA?
Typical rent: $3,717/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San jose, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave.
Is San jose, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AO; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
235 schools (144 elementary, 42 middle, 46 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
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: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in San jose

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