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San Jose, CA (95151): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 167 DWR records · Santa Clara County

30 ftmedian well depth
26 ft–181 fttypical depth range
98 ftmedian static water level
55 gpmmedian yield (5 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around San Jose (95151), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around San Jose (95151) is 30 ft, based on 62 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 26 ft and 181 ft; 90% are shallower than 357 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around San Jose (95151)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 30 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $750–$1,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,800–$3,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around San Jose (95151)?

The median static water level is 98 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 34 ft–169 ft), from 14 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 42 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 1
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (filed well completion reports, water-supply uses only (destruction, repair and monitoring wells excluded); depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.