2013 At a Glance
People
Silicon Valley continues to attract foreign and domestic talent, while educational attainment differs by racial and ethnic group.
Population Change
| Percent Change Between 2011 and 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Silicon Valley | +1.2% |
| California | +0.7% |
Net Migration Flows
| Absolute Change Between 2011 and 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Net Foreign Immigration | +3,579 |
| Net Domestic Migration | -1,519 |
Educational Attainment
Percentage of Adults with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher, by Ethnicity
2011
Economy
Regional employment has posted solid gains and innovative measures vary.
Change in Jobs Relative to December 2011
Per Capita Income by Race & Ethnicity
2011
Venture Capital Investment
Silicon Valley - Billions of Dollars Invested
Society
Student preparedness is in question and some health outcomes remain a concern.
High School Graduation
Adult Obesity
Infant Mortality Rate
Number of Deaths per 1,000 Live Births
Place
Progress on environmental sustainability is mixed as electricity consumption falls but vehicle miles traveled grows. Homeowners are feeling relief as residential foreclosures drop substantially.
Electricity Productivity and Consuption per Capita
Vehicle Miles of Travel per Capita and Gas Prices
| Number of Residential Forclosures | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2011 | % Change | |
| Silicon Valley | 8,831 | 5,879 | -33% |
| California | 238,396 | 154,519 | -35% |
Governance
City revenue increased slightly in 2011 for the first time since the recession.
| Changes in City Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year 09/10 - 10/11 | |
| Property Tax | -5% |
| Sales Tax | +3% |
| Other Taxes | +10% |
