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Fairgrounds
  • Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Fairgrounds is a neighborhood in San Jose, California with a population of 27,987. Fairgrounds is in Santa Clara County. Living in Fairgrounds offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fairgrounds there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fairgrounds and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fairgrounds are highly rated.

About

About Fairgrounds...
Population
27,987

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$592,471
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,824
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    63%
  • Own
    37%
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Fairgrounds Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$75,330
National
$69,021
Families with Children
36%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    28%
    national  11%

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Fairgrounds Reviews

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