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San Jose

#90 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 773 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    B+
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San Jose is a city in California with a population of 1,023,031. San Jose is in Santa Clara County. Living in San Jose offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In San Jose there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in San Jose and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in San Jose are above average.
About San Jose...
Population
1,023,031

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$714,200
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,822
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    43%
  • Own
    57%
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San Jose Rankings

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  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      212.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      55
      40.7
    • Robbery
      132.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      378.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,284.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      777.6
      284
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    • 24/7 Whole home protection with no contract
    • CNET Editor’s choice winner 2018

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      13%

    Working in San Jose

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $96,662
    National
    $55,322
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    San Jose Reviews

    773 reviews
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    I love the diversity in San Jose- It's one of the best things about the city. There is a plethora of activities to do, places to eat, urban legends...so much to do! There are a few things where San Jose is lacking, like maintenance. I find that there isn't much respect for the people that help clean our streets and the local government doesn't spend anything on (or if they do, it's hardly noticeable) helping the homeless. There are many people who could really use the help to get back on their feet, but there isn't support for them here. It's really sad. But if you can afford to live here (it's extremely expensive) then you'll find your niche and can enjoy your time.
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    San Jose is an absolutely beautiful, diverse, and peaceful place to reside! The food and the people are great and the whole vibe and aura is like no other place. Our communities unite when necessary and serve as a support system for each other. It is definitely a warm and welcoming place that I wouldn't change for the world. Any person would be fortunate to live in such an amazing city. We also have many other wonderful cities in our outskirts for tourists and simply just to enjoy a day out in the town. If you love meeting people and learning about various cultures, this is the place for you!
    San Jose is definitely one of the most diverse cities that I have visited! There is some parts of San Jose I would like to see change, for instance downtown San Jose should be kept much cleaner to make it more inviting to stroll through. But overall, I think that San Jose has many job opportunities with competitive wages!