Discover San Jose, CA: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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San Jose is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

1,026,660

San Jose Population7

64,686

Median Income6

5.3

Unemployment Rate17

Travel Connectivity

84
- Airports
  
  5
- Train stations
  
  7
Outdoor Activities

83
- Beaches9
  
  14
- Parks15
  
  276
- Ski resorts
  
  0
Healthcare

78
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  40
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.42 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  7
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  26.9 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  24.1 miles from city center
Education

78
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  55
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  22.3 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  20
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  41.7 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  Lynbrook High
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  98
Economy

73
- Income6
  
  $44,825
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $64,686
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  32.1 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  11.3 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  4.5 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  15.7 %
- Employment rate17
  
  94.7 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  45.8 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  2.2 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  18.3 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  0.4 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  11.0 %
Taxes

67
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  2.3 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  5.8 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  2.0 %
- State sales tax19
  
  7.2 %
- Property tax21
  
  0.8 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  0.7 %
Safety

64
- Property crimes1
  
  2,508.4 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  432.9 per 100,000 residents
Climate

58
- Sunny days3
  
  67 days
- Rainy days11
  
  67 days
- Hot days11
  
  2 days
- Cold days11
  
  0 days
- Average humidity11
  
  78 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  11 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  0 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  51 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  60 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  High
- Hurricane risk23
  
  None
- Tornado risk23
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk23
  
  High
- Flood risk23
  
  High
Local Transportation

58
- Walkability score10
  
  49
- Bikeability score10
  
  62
- Transit score10
  
  41
- Commute via public transit17
  
  4.4 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  1.7 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  76.0 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  30.2 minutes
Air Quality

55
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups13
  
  4 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution13
  
  73 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  200 days per year
Diversity

54
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  26.0 %
- Black7
  
  2.8 %
- Asian7
  
  35.4 %
- Hispanic7
  
  32.0 %
Attractions

47
- Restaurants8
  
  22.2 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  43.3 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  113.6 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  2.5 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  49
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses20
  
  16
- Wineries
  
  3
- Casinos22
  
  6
Internet Connectivity

33
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  96.5 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  95.6 %
- Average download speed24
  
  41 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  89.9 %
Home Pricing

23
- Median home value5
  
  $1,025,970
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $1,131
- Median rent price12
  
  $3,400

Since 2010, the population of San Jose has grown 76% faster than the national average, partially driven by the segment of the population that is 65- to 74-year olds which grew by 47%

Age

36.5

Median Age7

11.0

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

San Jose residents are largely Asian/Vietnamese and the city is becoming less diverse as the Asian community has grown by 23.2% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 8.9%

Race

37.5

California Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

San Jose can be very humid, but rarely hot or cold. The average humidity is 78%, but the temperature almost never drops below 32°F and rarely tops 90°F

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature38

The average home value in San Jose increased by 101% since 2010 which is 58% higher than the national average and 27% higher than the state average

Rent

3,400

Monthly Average12

Renters39

Average Home Value5

San Jose is a somewhat low tax location with income tax 36% lower than the national average and property tax 32% lower than the national average, but sales tax 35% higher than the national average.

Other

0.76

Property Tax21

9.25

Sales Tax19

0.65

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)40

San Jose has a high employment rate of 95% which is 1% higher than the national average. The largest employers are Cisco Systems and Western Digital

Income

11.3

<$25,0006

32.1

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

San Jose is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results42

Representatives

Mayor28	Sam Liccardo Democratic
House of Representative28	Zoe Lofgren Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, El Camino Hospital, is 24.1 miles from the center of San Jose, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System - Livermore Division, is 24.2 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital, is 30.2 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	Yes
Decriminalized29	Yes

In California, 16.3% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a significant decrease from 2000 when 27.4% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Yes

Universal Background Checks30

Yes

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#7	2020 Best Cities for Families by U.S. News & World Report31
#72	2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche32
#14	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report33
#9	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades34

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2020 Best Cities for Families \| U.S. News & World Report
32	2020 Best Cities for Families \| Niche
33	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
34	National Health Index
35	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
36	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
37	Normal Precipitation, Inches
38	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
39	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
40	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
41	Where Democrats And Republicans Live In Your City \| fivethirtyeight
42	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

San Jose, CA

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