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San Jose, CA (95164): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 90 DWR records · Santa Clara County

127 ftmedian well depth
39 ft–294 fttypical depth range
33 ftmedian static water level
1,200 gpmmedian yield (9 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around San Jose (95164), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around San Jose (95164) is 127 ft, based on 52 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 39 ft and 294 ft; 90% are shallower than 432 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around San Jose (95164)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 127 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,175–$8,255; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,620–$12,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around San Jose (95164)?

The median static water level is 33 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–40 ft), from 13 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 8 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 4 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 3
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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.