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San Jose, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for San Jose, CA (Santa Clara County) — Census median home value $1,187,800, county listing prices down about 0.6% over the past year.
San Jose, CA is in Santa Clara County, California — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 990,054, with a median household income of $141,565. Census data puts San Jose's median home value at $1,187,800.
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At a glance
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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What are home values like in San Jose, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts San Jose's median home value at $1,187,800.
What is the population of San Jose, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts San Jose's population at approximately 990,054.
What's the median rent in San Jose, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in San Jose at approximately $2,617 per month.
What is the median household income in San Jose, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in San Jose at approximately $141,565.
Is the San Jose housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows a -0.6% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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