"San Jose is one of the priciest places in the nation to purchase or rent a home. As a result, many local students, especially those who come from low-income backgrounds, say they worry about helping their families afford housing. Sofia Hernandez, a 17-year-old San Jose High School student, said she is worried about her family of four having to pay high prices for housing among other necessities like food or school supplies."
"Hernandez said that feeling motivates her to work part-time at a local mall. She wants to help contribute with other expenses, so her parents can focus on paying rent, which is around $4,000 a month. I try to help by working and buying my own stuff with my money, she said. I also help with paying school stuff for my little sister or buy some groceries. At least they don't have to spend on that."
"According to San Jose-based Block Change Real Estate, the median price for a single-family home in the city is about $1.44 million. The average rent of a two-bedroom in San Jose is $2,898 a month. Approximately 400,000 people, or 45% of San Jose's population, are renters. Fellow student Fernanda Chiw also worries about the prices in the Bay Area and the high cost of living. The 17-year-old wants to help her family of four with rent as soon as she gets a job."
San Jose has extremely high housing costs that strain low-income households and worry many local students. Several students report anxiety about helping families afford rent and necessities while continuing school. Students work part-time jobs to buy personal and school items and to contribute groceries or school expenses so parents can focus on rent payments that can approach $4,000 a month. A single-family home median is about $1.44 million and the average two-bedroom rent is $2,898 monthly. Approximately 45% of the city's population are renters. Some students plan to work more or seek cheaper housing options.
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