San Jose, CA

Safety in San Jose, CA: Crime, Heat & Commute

257 sunny days. July high 84°F. 29 min commute. A car per adult.

Homicide deaths: 2.5 per 100,000; US 6.5. CDC, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Firearm deaths: 4 per 100,000; US 13.4. Homicide, suicide, accidents.
July high: 84°F; Mild
January low: 42°F; Mild
Sunny days: 257/yr; NOAA
Getting around: A car per adult; Metro-wide
Commute: 29 min; One way
Population: 1,990k; San Jose
Poverty: 6.9% of people; ACS 2023.
Without health insurance: 4.1%; ACS 2023. 95.9% insured.

Death rates: CDC via County Health Rankings. Climate: NOAA.

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