San Jose, CA variant. This is a San Jose, CA-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
San Jose property tax runs about 0.74% of value - roughly $10,434/year on the $1,410,000 median home.
Property tax in San Jose
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.74% effective rate captures San Jose's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $1,410,000 median home that's $10,434/year ($870/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About San Jose, CA
San Jose has no city income tax, so residents pay California state income tax without an additional municipal levy.
San Jose is among the most expensive housing markets in the United States, reflecting the concentrated wealth of Silicon Valley.
San Jose sits at the heart of Silicon Valley, with an economy dominated by the technology and semiconductor industries.
Worked example: $1,410,000 home
$1,410,000 × 0.74% = $10,434/year. A $600,000 San Jose home would owe about $4,440.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $1,410,000
- Median rent: $3,450/mo
- Median household income: $136,010
- Local sales tax: 9.375%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.74%
- Cost of living index: 196 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in San Jose?
About 0.74% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median San Jose home?
Roughly $10,434 per year.