Downtown San Jose

San Jose is a city that fosters innovation and is home to some of the biggest names in tech today.

Welcome to Downtown San Jose

The urban heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose is a city that fosters innovation and is home to some of the biggest names in tech today. Housing ranges from high-rise apartment living to traditional Victorian, Craftsman, and California Bungalows in the surrounding streets. The result of recent efforts to revitalize the downtown community, a variety of stellar dining and entertainment venues have emerged–including the popular San Pedro Square Market. There’s always plenty to eat, see, and hear downtown, with the San Jose Museum of Art, the Tech Museum, the Center for Performing Arts, Children’s Discovery Museum, and Plaza de César Chávez all within close proximity. A dynamic nightlife scene makes Downtown a hit for urban professionals, foodies, and sports fans alike. Downtown boasts the SAP Center, home of the San Jose Sharks ice hockey team–better get familiar with black and teal, you’ll be seeing a lot of it!
 

Neighborhood at a Glance

Downtown San Jose IS:
 
  • Full of things to do!
  • Home to a dynamic nightlife
  • A diverse, high-tech mecca
Downtown San Jose ISN’T:
 
  • A quiet, family-friendly residential neighborhood
  • An unsafe, industrial center
Real Estate Stats:
 
  • Older vintage single-family homes and high-rise apartments are available
  • An evolving market with big developments coming soon
 

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Overview for Downtown San Jose, CA

10,376 people live in Downtown San Jose, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $74,427. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,376

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$74,427

Average individual Income

Around Downtown San Jose, CA

There's plenty to do around Downtown San Jose, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

72
Very Walkable
Walking Score
79
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
74
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including TennisSanJose, FIIT60, and San Jose Skate Lessons.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 4.03 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.85 miles 42 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.61 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.33 miles 120 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.66 miles 19 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.69 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Downtown San Jose, CA

Downtown San Jose has 5,430 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown San Jose do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,376 people call Downtown San Jose home. The population density is 15,292.744 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,376

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40

Median Age

52.39 / 47.6%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,430

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$74,427

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Downtown San Jose, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Downtown San Jose. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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