San Jose has the lowest percentage of population living below US poverty level

Among US cities, San Jose has the fewest percentage of people making less than $35k a year, which is the national poverty level. The exact percentage is 12.31%. Napa and SF were in the top 15 as well, coming in at 12th and 14th place respectively with around 15% of families living below the poverty level.

The study also points out that while San Jose has the best percentage, the cost of living is also much higher than other parts of the country.

Source: Madison Trust