City vs city
San Jose, CA vs Sacramento, CA
| San Jose | Sacramento | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 990,054 | 524,802 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | -1.1% | 0.2% |
| Median home value | $1,187,800 | $484,600 |
| Median rent | $2,617 | $1,694 |
| Household income | $141,565 | $83,753 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 26% | 23% |
| State crime /100k | 2,256 | 2,256 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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