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San Jose
  • City in California
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San Jose

#28 in Cities with the Best Public Schools in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
    San Jose is a city in California with a population of 1,013,337. San Jose is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Jose offers residents an urban suburban mix 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 highly rated.
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    Population
    1,013,337
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $986,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,366
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    San Jose Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      251
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      55
      40.7
    • Robbery
      115.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      392.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,237.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      686.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 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
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in San Jose

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $125,075
    National
    $69,021
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