City safety & data profile

South San Jose HillsCA

South San Jose Hills, CA is a 21K-resident city in Los Angeles County with a median household income of $94,806.

Los Angeles County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South San Jose Hills, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South San Jose Hills has a population larger than 45% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $544,400.

Data updated 2026-07-19

21K
Population
Top 55%
By size
$94,806
Median income
$544,400
Median home
11.6%
Poverty rate

The read on South San Jose Hills

South San Jose Hills posts a median household income higher than 65% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 35%
by median income, US cities

Where South San Jose Hills income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$94,806 Top 35% higher than 65% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South San Jose Hills, CA beyond the headline numbers

South San Jose Hills sits inside Los Angeles County, California, at roughly 34.01°N, -117.90°W. Population 20,551, $94,806 median household income. Median home value $544,400, median rent $1,884. Poverty rate 11.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South San Jose Hills's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.8%, then physical inactivity at 32.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South San Jose Hills from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
20,551
South San Jose Hills
Median Income
$94,806
+39% vs avg
Median Home Value
$544,400
+139% vs avg
Median Age
36.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Los Angeles County) - South San Jose Hills's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
9.8M-1%
Median Income
$90,112+61%
Median Home Value
$834,200+99%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-23%
Unemployment
7.3%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for South San Jose Hills, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,884/mo
Poverty Rate
11.6% -18% vs avg
Unemployment 8.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.3%
Work From Home 2.4%
Public Transit 1.8%

Population

White 9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 11.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.8%
Physical Inactivity
32.9%
Obesity
28.4%
High Blood Pressure
28.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Diabetes
13.8%
Current Smoking
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.6%
Annual Checkup 68.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South San Jose Hills, CA?
South San Jose Hills, CA has a population of 20,551 people, located in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the median household income in South San Jose Hills?
The median household income in South San Jose Hills, CA is $94,806 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
What is the median home value in South San Jose Hills?
The median home value in South San Jose Hills, CA is $544,400. Median rent is $1,884/month.
What are the top health concerns in South San Jose Hills?
The top health indicators in South San Jose Hills include Short Sleep Duration (37.8%), Physical Inactivity (32.9%), Obesity (28.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South San Jose Hills?
The median age in South San Jose Hills, CA is 36.9 years. 12.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South San Jose Hills, CA is located in Los Angeles County, California. With a population of 21K and a $94,806 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Safety alerts for the South San Jose Hills area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using South San Jose Hills's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Los Angeles County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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