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San Jose, CA (95127): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 459 DWR records · Santa Clara County

148 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–280 fttypical depth range
35 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (58 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around San Jose (95127), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around San Jose (95127) is 148 ft, based on 279 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 40 ft and 280 ft; 90% are shallower than 392 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around San Jose (95127)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 148 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,700–$9,620; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,880–$14,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around San Jose (95127)?

The median static water level is 35 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–84 ft), from 109 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 83 50–100 ft 20 100–150 ft 37 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 58 300–400 ft 37 400–600 ft 23 600+ ft 5
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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.