South San Jose Hills, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of South San Jose Hills, California is 17,451 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 375th-largest city in California. The median household income is $94,740, the median home value is $540,400, and the median age is 35.1.
17,451
Population
11650
People / sq mi
$94,740
Median Income
$540,400
Median Home Value
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South San Jose Hills covers 1.5 sq mi of land at 11650 people per square mile.
About South San Jose Hills, CA
What distinguishes South San Jose Hills is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 11,650 people per square mile. With 17,451 residents, South San Jose Hills is a city in California.
The typical household here earns about $94,740, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $540,400, with typical rent around $1,840.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 12.2%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in South San Jose Hills: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$94,740
Median Household Income
$26,013
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$540,400
Median Home Value
$1,840
Median Rent
79.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
65.6%
High School+
12.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.2%
Drive Alone
77.7%
Public Transit
3.6%
Work From Home
27.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
4.6%
Foreign Born
21.3%
Non-English at Home
2.4%
Veterans
11.2%
With Disability
90.9%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 14.7% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 14.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.3% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Retail Trade | 6.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
South San Jose Hills, California has a population of 17,451 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 375th-largest city in California.
The median household income in South San Jose Hills, California is $94,740, with 9.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in South San Jose Hills, California is $540,400, with median monthly rent at $1,840 and a homeownership rate of 79.3%.
The median age in South San Jose Hills, California is 35.1 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.