Capitol Goss, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Capitol Goss is ranked #103 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.5/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.9/5), at a median home price of $1.03M. It ranks 96th of 112 in San Jose for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.8/5), though prices run about 37% below the San Jose median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Capitol Goss is a residential East San Jose neighborhood tucked between Alum Rock Avenue and the Capitol Expressway corridor, with A.J. Dorsa Elementary anchoring it from inside. It is flat, older single-family tract stock on quiet interior streets, the kind of settled, affordable pocket that makes up much of the East Side. The Capitol Expressway on the eastern edge is both the neighborhood's defining boundary and its main convenience, carrying bus service and putting the freeways and shopping within quick reach. There is a naming quirk worth noting: the Goss school the neighborhood shares its name with actually sits just to the north. It is a practical, unglamorous place that trades on being central and reasonably priced. The honest tradeoffs are the expressway traffic on the edge, the older housing, and a workaday streetscape without a signature park or retail node at its center. For a buyer who wants an affordable, school-anchored East Side street with easy expressway access, Capitol Goss is a reasonable, low-key choice.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.9
Public Spaces2.8
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. J. Dorsa Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Donald J. Meyer Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Clyde L. Fischer Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Lee Mathson Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Independence High | High | 9-12 | |
| William C. Overfelt High | High | 9-12 | |
| Clyde Arbuckle Elementary School |
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Capitol Goss FAQs10 answers
Is Capitol Goss a good place to live?
Capitol Goss ranks 103rd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.9/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.8/5).
Is Capitol Goss safe?
Capitol Goss, San Jose scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 96th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Capitol Goss cost?
The median home price in Capitol Goss, San Jose is $1.03M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Capitol Goss rising or falling?
The median home price in Capitol Goss, San Jose is up about 8.6% over the past 12 months, from $947.42k to $1.03M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Capitol Goss?
Schools serving Capitol Goss, San Jose include A. J. Dorsa Elementary (1.1/5), Donald J. Meyer Elementary (1.9/5), Clyde L. Fischer Middle, Lee Mathson Middle and Independence High (3.9/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Capitol Goss?
Capitol Goss, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 80th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 56° to 80°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.
Is Capitol Goss walkable to shops and restaurants?
Capitol Goss, San Jose scores 3.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 81st of 112 in San Jose.
What is Capitol Goss known for?
Capitol Goss, San Jose is associated with Dorsa Elementary, Capitol Expressway and Residential Tract.
How does Capitol Goss compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Capitol Goss ranks 103rd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 96th of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.0/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in Capitol Goss?
Capitol Goss, San Jose scores lowest on schools (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.8/5).
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