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San Jose, CA

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Let’s start with the basics: San Jose, CA has a population of 985431. What about cost of living in San Jose, CA? The median income in San Jose, CA is $122,155 and the median home value is $1,165,824.

Read on to learn more about San Jose, CA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in San Jose, CA

Average Temperatures

72 high / 50 low

Average Annual Rainfall

18 in

Average Annual Snowfall

0 in

Quick Facts about San Jose, California

Median Home Value
$1,176,138
Median Property Tax
$4,931
Total Population
979,114
Average Commute
22 min
Median Household Income
$158,663
Median Monthly Rent
$2,283

Map of San Jose, CA

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