Blackford, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Blackford is ranked #31 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are schools (3.9/5, 23rd of 112 in San Jose) and safety (3.8/5), at a median home price of $1.9M. The trade-offs are curb appeal (3.2/5) and public spaces (3.3/5), with prices running about 17% above the San Jose median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Blackford is a West San Jose neighborhood with a bit of a naming puzzle and a genuinely good park. The name comes from the historic Blackford school complex on Blackford Avenue, now home to a private prep school, and worth knowing, the current Blackford Elementary is actually several miles east near Willow Glen, so check school assignments by address. What the neighborhood does have inside it is Starbird Park and its community center, a real recreation anchor, plus the San Tomas Aquino Creek corridor along the eastern side. The housing is flat, single-family stock between the Moorpark and Saratoga arterials, established and quiet. It splits across a couple of school districts, which is part of the by-address caveat. The tradeoffs are the arterial edges and that school-name confusion. But with a solid park, a community center and a creek greenbelt on hand, Blackford is a livable, well-located West Side pocket for buyers who do their homework on the school lines.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.4
Public Spaces3.3
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easterbrook Discovery | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leroy Anderson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Moreland Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Prospect High | High | 9-12 |
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Blackford FAQs10 answers
Is Blackford a good place to live?
Blackford ranks 31st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (3.9/5) and safety (3.8/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (3.2/5) and public spaces (3.3/5) and a median home price of $1.9M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.
Is Blackford safe?
Blackford, San Jose scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 59th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Blackford cost?
The median home price in Blackford, San Jose is $1.9M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Blackford rising or falling?
The median home price in Blackford, San Jose is down about 1.0% over the past 12 months, from $1.92M to $1.9M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Blackford?
Schools serving Blackford, San Jose include Easterbrook Discovery (5.0/5), Leroy Anderson Elementary (2.4/5), Moreland Middle (3.5/5) and Prospect High (3.9/5).
What is the weather like in Blackford?
Blackford, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 13th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 56° to 81°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 16 inches a year.
Is Blackford walkable to shops and restaurants?
Blackford, San Jose scores 3.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 39th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Blackford known for?
Blackford, San Jose is associated with Starbird Park, Historic Campus and Creek Corridor.
How does Blackford compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Blackford ranks 31st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 23rd of 112 in San Jose for schools (3.9/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (3.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in Blackford?
Blackford, San Jose scores lowest on curb appeal (3.2/5) and public spaces (3.3/5). Its median home price of $1.9M runs about 17% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.
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