San Jose

Employment & income in Palo Alto

ACS 2020–24 · four inputs · 12% of the overall score
B−
68/100
3rd of 16
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The four inputs
Median household income vs metro$231,101
San Jose $162,11140% · scores 69
Unemployment rate3.9%
San Jose 4.9%30% · scores 72
Labour force participation62%
San Jose 67%20% · scores 44
Share in professional occupations81%
San Jose 58%10% · scores 100
Vertical rule marks the San Jose reference. ACS 2020–24. Every scale is on the methodology page.

Best San Jose suburbs for employment

All 16 ranked, Palo Alto highlighted
1Mountain ViewB$189,9172CupertinoB−$234,7073Palo AltoB−$231,1014SunnyvaleB−$186,1705Santa ClaraC+$178,9586SaratogaC+$250,000+7MilpitasC+$178,7988Los AltosC+$250,000+9Los GatosC$217,55410CampbellC−$145,26811Morgan HillC−$163,92012San JoseC−$146,42713Alum RockD$126,70514GilroyD$133,10715HollisterD−$111,83416StanfordF$75,208
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Better than Palo Alto on employment & income

Palo Alto grades B− on employment & income. Two suburbs are within 25 miles and score higher on the same four inputs.

SuburbEmploymentMedian household incomeUnemploymentOverall
Mountain View4 mi from Palo AltoB$190k3.7% 74 B Cupertino8 mi from Palo AltoB−$235k4.0% 75 B
Median household income: ACS 2020–24 · Unemployment: ACS 2020–24