San Jose
- City in California
City
San Jose
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 1,256 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$925,800
National
$229,800Median Rent
$2,232
National
$1,096Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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San Jose Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving San Jose
- grade A+
Lynbrook High School
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 480 reviews
- grade A+
Cupertino High School
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 482 reviews
- grade A+
Los Gatos High School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 255 reviews
- grade A+
University Preparatory Academy Charter School
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 182 reviews
- grade A+
Leland High School
- Rating 3.46 out of 5 324 reviews
Top Private Schools Near San Jose
- grade A+
Castilleja School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 57 reviews
- grade A+
The Harker School
- Rating 4.37 out of 5 152 reviews
- grade A+
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 94 reviews
- grade A+
Pinewood School - Upper Campus
- Rating 4.14 out of 5 29 reviews
- grade A+
Bellarmine College Preparatory
- Rating 4.57 out of 5 209 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in San Jose
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault251national 282.7
- Murder3.9national 6.1
- Rape55national 40.7
- Robbery115.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary392.9national 500.1
- Theft1,237.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft686.2national 284
Residents
Working in San Jose
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$117,324
National
$64,994Similar Places
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San Jose Reviews
Rating 4.05 out of 5 1,256 reviews
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I love San Jose, even with the horrible traffic, overwhelming amount of people and crazy expensive housing market. You will find someone from every culture and walk of life here. We have food from all over the world. Outside of New York, you will not find a more diverse community. It is a beautiful thing to see. San Jose has a pretty chill vibe. It doesn't feel as hustle bustle as the city does even with a higher population. That being said... apartments are going up EVERYWHERE! You will run into construction pretty much everywhere. There are a ton of cars on the road, but not the best drivers. Stay vigilant, people jump multiple lanes constantly. There is a great artist base in San Jose. We have plenty of museums and attractions to checkout (when the world isn't on lockdown). If you enjoy being outside there are a ton of parks to check out. The hiking trails are pretty neat too! Alum Rock Park is always gorgeous. In summary, maybe just visit.
I love how inviting it is and how there are so many things to do. a bunch of places to explore and close to many other cities to travel to and have fun. The San Jose area has so many things to do, you'll never run out. However, the housing prices are ridiculous and the Downtown area is really dirty, slightly eerie as there's some crime down there. Nevertheless, it feels like a nice neighborhood that's pretty average on the US scale, but more fun! San jose is known for is known for its unbeatable weather, incredible hiking trails, and safe suburban neighborhoods. looking for something to do? San Jose is an ideal destination for your next journey. Whether you're looking for nightlife, outdoor activities, or world-class shopping and dining options, this California city has it all
I would like to see more infrastructure improvement and more funding towards cleaning up the city. I also think that there are a ton of homeless people near the freeways who need to be helped. I would like to see an improvement in the education system and more money allocated towards the public. However, I love the nightlife and diversity in San Jose! The people here are down-to-earth and know how to have a great time.