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San Jose, CA (95160): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 126 DWR records · Santa Clara County

84 ftmedian well depth
51 ft–153 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (13 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around San Jose (95160), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around San Jose (95160) is 84 ft, based on 53 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 51 ft and 153 ft; 90% are shallower than 288 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around San Jose (95160)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 84 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,100–$5,460; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,040–$8,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around San Jose (95160)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–28 ft), from 28 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 12 50–100 ft 18 100–150 ft 8 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.