San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara California metro area was $139,892 in 2021, the latest figures available. San Jose median household income is $54,985 higher than the median California household income and $70,175 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including San Jose median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for San Jose California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
| San Jose | $139,892 | -1.28% | +3.98% |
Trends in San Jose, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for San jose is $139,892. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $141,701 and is now $1,809 (1.28%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: San Jose, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for San Jose
| Date | US | California | San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 | $139,892 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 | $141,701 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 | $138,684 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 | $134,543 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 | $129,839 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 | $124,239 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 | $116,623 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 | $110,526 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 | $106,633 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 | $107,271 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 | $101,424 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 | $106,944 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 | $109,762 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 | $106,360 |
San Jose Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for San Jose was $159,394 in 2021. Compared to the median California family income, San Jose median family income is $62,006 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for San Jose will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for San Jose California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
| San Jose | $159,394 | -1.52% | +3.86% |
Trends in San Jose, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for San jose is $159,394. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $161,846 and is now $2,452 (1.52%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: San Jose, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for San Jose
| Date | US | California | San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 | $159,394 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 | $161,846 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 | $158,810 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 | $153,466 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 | $145,511 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 | $137,936 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 | $133,912 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 | $123,539 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 | $119,383 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 | $119,410 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 | $118,221 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 | $122,084 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 | $129,228 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 | $123,415 |
San Jose Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for San Jose was $68,421 in 2021. Compared to the median California per capita income, San Jose median per capita income is $26,025 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for San Jose will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for San Jose California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
| San Jose | $68,421 | +0.71% | +9.72% |
Trends in San Jose, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $68,421, the per capita income for San jose was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: San Jose, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for San Jose
| Date | US | California | San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 | $68,421 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 | $67,942 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 | $65,069 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 | $62,361 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 | $57,315 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 | $55,317 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 | $52,774 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 | $49,944 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 | $49,175 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 | $47,926 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 | $46,968 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 | $47,105 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 | $50,829 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 | $50,821 |
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