Economy & Jobs
$146,427 is the median household income in San Jose (1.1× below Santa Clara County median $164,281; 1.5× higher than California median $99,122), with homes at a median value of $1,233,200. The surrounding county supports 1,116,581 jobs (avg $197,043).
- $213,141 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs California $97,528).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $146,427 — above the California median ($96,021). Poverty rate 8.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 40% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $925,920 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $197,351,848 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $213,141 (vs California $97,528) |
| Median Household Income | $146,427 (vs California $96,021) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.4% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 20% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,116,581 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $220,014,308,093 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $197,043 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 17,945,910 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% (vs California 4.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER SAN JOSE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12