San Jose, CA · Market Snapshot

San Jose, California market snapshot.

San Jose sits in Santa Clara County, California. It's home to roughly 990,054 residents. The Census Bureau puts San Jose's median home value at $1,187,800, while Santa Clara County's median listing price runs unavailable, down about 0.6% over the past year.

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San Jose market snapshot

Population

990,054

Median Household Income

$141,565

Median Home Value (city)

$1,187,800

Median Gross Rent

$2,617/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-0.6%

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts San Jose's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,187,800.

Regional Price Trend

FHFA's House Price Index for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows a -0.6% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Santa Clara County's own annual index shows a -0.63% change in 2025.

Population & Income

San Jose has an estimated population of 990,054 and a median household income of $141,565, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

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