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Best Neighborhoods in San Jose, CA

20 neighborhoods analyzed and ranked by safety, schools, housing value, walkability, and lifestyle.

20

Neighborhoods

84

Avg Score

$509,930

Median Home

$2,039

Avg Rent

San Jose Neighborhood Rankings

All 20 neighborhoods ranked by overall score

San Jose Hills

Upscale · Ultra Luxury

Median: $860,065 Rent: $3,440/mo Best for: Affluent Families

San Jose Heights

Upscale · Ultra Luxury

Median: $510,381 Rent: $2,041/mo Best for: Executives

Royal San Jose

Suburban · Luxury

Median: $456,836 Rent: $1,827/mo Best for: Families

San Jose Estates

Suburban · Exclusive

Median: $488,354 Rent: $1,953/mo Best for: Wealthy Families

San Jose Ranch

Suburban · Spacious

Median: $465,532 Rent: $1,862/mo Best for: Families

San Jose Village

Median: $549,557 Rent: $2,198/mo Best for: Millennials

North San Jose

Residential · Suburban

Median: $514,079 Rent: $2,056/mo Best for: Commuters

West San Jose

Residential · Gentrifying

Median: $405,888 Rent: $1,623/mo Best for: Young Families

The Heights

Urban · Trendy

Median: $419,802 Rent: $1,679/mo Best for: Young Professionals

San Jose Grove

Residential · Charming

Median: $461,411 Rent: $1,845/mo Best for: Professionals

San Jose Meadows

Suburban · Quiet

Median: $489,610 Rent: $1,958/mo Best for: Retirees

San Jose Park

Residential · Family-Friendly

Median: $524,841 Rent: $2,099/mo Best for: Families

Midtown

Median: $452,296 Rent: $1,809/mo Best for: Professionals

San Jose Gardens

Residential · Established

Median: $577,687 Rent: $2,310/mo Best for: Families

Downtown

Urban · Vibrant

Median: $503,582 Rent: $2,014/mo Best for: Young Professionals

East San Jose

Mixed · Diverse

Median: $586,439 Rent: $2,345/mo Best for: Families

Arts District

Cultural · Creative

Median: $412,529 Rent: $1,650/mo Best for: Artists

South San Jose

Mixed · Diverse

Median: $494,726 Rent: $1,978/mo Best for: First-time Buyers

Industrial District

Industrial · Emerging

Median: $430,407 Rent: $1,721/mo Best for: Investors

Warehouse District

Mixed · Up-and-Coming

Median: $594,582 Rent: $2,378/mo Best for: Entrepreneurs