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Clayton South, San Jose, CA

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3.6 /5
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Ranked 33rd /112 in San Jose, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.79M
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    Value
    -
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    Appreciation
    -12%

At a glance

Clayton South is ranked #33 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 13th of 112 in San Jose) and public spaces (3.8/5), at a median home price of $1.79M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and schools (3.0/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Grant Park Gateway, Mt Hamilton Road, Semi-Rural

Clayton South is where San Jose gives way to the open hills of the Diablo Range. This is a large, semi-rural foothill area climbing east along Clayton Road and Mount Hamilton Road, running from settled residential blocks near the valley up into large-lot and acreage properties in the hills. Its great luxury is open space: the road east leads to Joseph D. Grant County Park, Santa Clara County's biggest park at nearly 11,000 acres with more than fifty miles of trails, and on up to the historic Lick Observatory atop Mount Hamilton. The appeal is land, quiet and access to some of the best open country in the Bay Area, right at the back edge of the city. The honest tradeoffs are steep, winding-road access, real distance from services, wildfire exposure, and total car-dependence, especially in the deeper foothill reaches. But for buyers who want acreage, hillside views and world-class trails essentially out the back door, Clayton South offers a kind of rural living that is genuinely rare this close to a major city, and it feels a world away from the flats below.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    1.3

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    Public Spaces

    3.8

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    Curb Appeal

    3.3

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Neighborhood Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Clayton South ranks 103rd of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, though it still out-suns about half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 84° highs, and it gets about 19 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDJul 84°
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Rank in San Jose
103rd of 114
Across the Bay Area
48th percentile
Rain per year
19 in
Warmest month
Jul 84° avg high
Summer day
56° → 82°F
Winter day
41° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Linda Vista Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.4/5
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary PrimaryK-6
4.6/5
Valle Vista Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.1/5
Joseph George Middle Middle6-8
2/5
Quimby Oak Middle Middle7-8
4.2/5
August Boeger Middle Middle6-8
2.5/5
Evergreen Valley High High9-12
5/5
James Lick High High9-12
2.2/5
Mt. Pleasant High High9-12
3/5
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
1/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Is Clayton South a good place to live?

Clayton South ranks 33rd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and public spaces (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and schools (3.0/5).

Is Clayton South safe?

Clayton South, San Jose scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 13th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Clayton South cost?

The median home price in Clayton South, San Jose is $1.79M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Clayton South rising or falling?

The median home price in Clayton South, San Jose is down about 11.8% over the past 12 months, from $2.03M to $1.79M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Clayton South?

Schools serving Clayton South, San Jose include Linda Vista Elementary (2.4/5), Carolyn A. Clark Elementary (4.6/5), Valle Vista Elementary (2.1/5), Joseph George Middle (2.0/5) and Quimby Oak Middle (4.2/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Clayton South?

Clayton South, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 103rd of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 56° to 82°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.

Is Clayton South walkable to shops and restaurants?

Clayton South, San Jose scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 74th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Clayton South known for?

Clayton South, San Jose is associated with Grant Park Gateway, Mt Hamilton Road and Semi-Rural. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.5/5).

How does Clayton South compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Clayton South ranks 33rd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 13th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Clayton South?

Clayton South, San Jose scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5) and schools (3.0/5).

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Overall Score : 4.2
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