Living in San Jose, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Jose · Census data 2020–2024
San Jose has 557 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $55,809 (33% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $76,800.
San Jose is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Jose at a glance
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 34State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,809State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $76,800State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is San Jose a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 26.6%; a poverty rate of 30.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in San Jose
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Jose the median home value is $76,800, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,043 a month in housing costs.
San Jose median household income
The median household income in San Jose is $55,809 and the income per person is $28,366. 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in San Jose: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 232
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.62
San Jose demographics
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 213
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Jose ›
Education in San Jose
17% of adults 25 and older in San Jose have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Jose
- Unemployment rate
- 26.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
San Jose vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 557 | $55,809 | $76,800 | — |
| Delavan | 1,489 | $62,841 | $123,600 | $876 |
| Emden | 387 | $69,167 | $113,400 | $889 |
| Green Valley | 683 | $53,500 | $115,900 | $759 |
| New Holland | 216 | $77,500 | $87,900 | $858 |
| Mason City | 2,159 | $66,524 | $91,100 | $767 |
| Hartsburg | 415 | $73,529 | $84,300 | $1,065 |
| Manito | 1,692 | $71,920 | $112,600 | $741 |
| Hopedale | 753 | $54,375 | $144,700 | $897 |
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What is the median household income in San Jose, IL?
The median household income in San Jose is $55,809, 33% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in San Jose?
The median home value in San Jose is $76,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is San Jose, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 26.6%; a poverty rate of 30.7%.
What is the median age in San Jose?
The median age in San Jose is 34 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in San Jose?
The average commute to work in San Jose is 29 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Jose?
The unemployment rate in San Jose is 26.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Jose?
17% of adults in San Jose have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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