Here's what it costs to live in San Jose, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,669 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,233,200. Households earn a median of $146,427 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 65. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$146,427
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,669
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$1,233,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$2,621
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,982
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,483
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$4,602
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
990,138
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Census ACS
65.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
39
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,717
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,246,063
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 95002 | — | $2,375 | $894,200 |
| ZIP 95008 | — | $2,592 | $1,487,400 |
| ZIP 95013 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 95014 | — | $3,501 | $2,000,001 |
| ZIP 95032 | — | $2,937 | $2,000,001 |
| ZIP 95035 | — | $2,980 | $1,155,300 |
| ZIP 95037 | — | $2,243 | $1,100,500 |
| ZIP 95050 | — | $2,381 | $1,371,700 |
| ZIP 95051 | — | $2,963 | $1,498,200 |
| ZIP 95054 | — | $3,250 | $1,392,500 |
Showing top 10 of 39 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.2%
The cost of living index for San Jose is not yet available.
The median gross rent in San Jose is $2,669 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in San Jose is $146,427 per year.
The median home value in San Jose is $1,233,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
San Jose has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 65.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
