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San Jose, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 5.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people in San Jose, 16% higher than the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $146,427 and the median home value is $1,233,200. Population: about 990,138 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in San Jose?
The FBI's 2025 figures put San Jose at 5.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (5,006 in all). It stands at 16% higher than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 24 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 23,589 offenses (23.7 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Car thefts stand out: 5.2 per 1,000, about 2.6 times the national rate. The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2022 (5,046 then).
| Offense (2025) | San Jose count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,006 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 24 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 560 | 0.56 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 1,097 | 1.1 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,325 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 23,589 | 23.7 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 3,349 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 15,087 | 15.2 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5,153 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in San Jose changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 5,046 | 25,363 | 35 |
| 2023 | 6,046 | 24,255 | 35 |
| 2024 | 5,851 | 25,105 | 26 |
| 2025 | 5,006 | 23,589 | 24 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the San Jose Police Department's own reports.
How does San Jose compare with California?
The median household income in San Jose is $146,427, 48% higher than the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,233,200 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,669 a month. About 990,138 people live on 178 square miles of land, roughly 5,564 per square mile. The city lies in Santa Clara County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | San Jose | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 990,138 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $146,427 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,233,200 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,669 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 47.3% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in San Jose?
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in San Jose: Lorentz Barrel & Drum Co., Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. (South San Jose Plant) and South Bay Asbestos Area. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
San Jose has 5 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 3 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Anderson (240 ft) and Calero (90 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Santa Clara County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in San Jose?
No highway work zones were listed in San Jose city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near San Jose?
Inside the city limits there are 236 public schools (2024-25) and 54 private schools (2023-24). 19 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 11 state parks or recreation areas: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Castle Rock State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Henry W. Coe State Park and Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in San Jose
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the San Jose city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Friendly FFL LLC (San Jose), Lc Action Police Supply LTD (San Jose) and R C Finishing (San Jose).
Liquor stores
115 liquor stores are on the map inside the San Jose city limits: 6 To Late Food & Liquors (San Jose), 7 Eleven Store 2367-36090A (San Jose), A L Liquor (San Jose), Abe's Liquor & Market (San Jose), Aborn Liquor (San Jose), Alma Market & Liquors (San Jose), Bascom Liquor & Food (San Jose), Bc Market And Liquor (San Jose) and 107 more.
Planned Parenthood
4 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the San Jose city limits: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (4 in San Jose).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in San Jose?
In 2025, San Jose had 5.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (5,006 reported), 16% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 23.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in San Jose?
$146,427 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in San Jose?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,233,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect San Jose?
Santa Clara County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Santa Clara, CA (10 mi) · Milpitas, CA (10 mi) · Cupertino, CA (13 mi) · Sunnyvale, CA (13 mi) · Fremont, CA (15 mi) · Mountain View, CA (16 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Santa Clara County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place San Jose city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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