How old are the homes in 95134?

Half of the 14,752 homes in 95134 (San Jose) were built before 2008, so the typical home is about 18 years old. 8% were built before 1980 and 66% since 2000.

How do homes in 95134 heat?

46% heat with gas and 50% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.

Are most homes in 95134 owned or rented?

14% are lived in by their owners and 86% are rented. 2% are detached single-family houses.

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Homes in 95134: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 14,752 homes in ZIP 95134, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

2008

Typical home built

Built before 1980

46%

Heat with gas

14%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95134 usually need

Original furnace, AC and water heater

66% of homes here were built since 2000. Water heaters usually last 8-12 years and furnaces and AC 15-20, so many original systems are due now.

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Rentals: faster repairs for landlords

86% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.

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Water heater check

Most tank water heaters last 8-12 years. Rust at the base, rumbling or lukewarm water are the usual signs it's near the end.

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When homes in 95134 were built

2020 or later0%

2010s45%

2000s21%

1990s22%

1980s4%

1970s6%

1960s1%

1950s0%

1940s0%

1939 or earlier0%

2% are detached houses. 50% heat with electricity.

Rebates for 95134 homes

San José Clean Energy EcoHome Rebates (San José Clean Energy (San Jose's electricity provider))
Valley Water Landscape Rebate Program (Valley Water (Santa Clara County water district))
BayREN home energy programs (Bay Area Regional Energy Network (9 Bay Area counties))
Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))

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Permits in San Jose

Which projects need a permit, how long it takes and where to apply.

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Questions about homes in 95134

How old are the homes in 95134?: Half of the 14,752 homes in 95134 (San Jose) were built before 2008, so the typical home is about 18 years old. 8% were built before 1980 and 66% since 2000.
How do homes in 95134 heat?: 46% heat with gas and 50% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95134 owned or rented?: 14% are lived in by their owners and 86% are rented. 2% are detached single-family houses.

For local pros: trades that fit 95134

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95134 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.