Cory, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Cory is ranked #67 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (3.7/5) and schools (3.6/5, 36th of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $2.52M. The trade-offs are public spaces (3.1/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5), with prices running about 55% above the San Jose median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Cory is a West San Jose neighborhood that is best described by its geography rather than its name, because the label does not line up cleanly with any street or school inside it. On the ground, this is a flat residential tract in the Saratoga, Kiely and Moorpark triangle, part of the Moreland district area, with Gullo Park at the southwest edge and the Saratoga Avenue shopping corridor along the east. It is the same settled, single-family West Side pattern as its neighbors: quiet streets, comfortable lots, and schools and errands close by along the arterials. The honest read is that this is an unremarkable-in-a-good-way suburban pocket rather than a distinctive destination, and the identity is fuzzy enough that a buyer should anchor any decision to the specific address and its school assignment rather than the neighborhood name. For a value-minded buyer who wants a calm West San Jose street near Westgate-area shopping, it fits, so long as you verify the particulars block by block.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.7
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel De Vargas Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Easterbrook Discovery | Primary | K-8 | |
| Warren E. Hyde Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Prospect High | High | 9-12 | |
| Cupertino High | High | 9-12 |
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Cory FAQs10 answers
Is Cory a good place to live?
Cory ranks 67th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (3.7/5) and schools (3.6/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.1/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5) and a median home price of $2.52M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.
Is Cory safe?
Cory, San Jose scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 84th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Cory cost?
The median home price in Cory, San Jose is $2.52M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Cory rising or falling?
The median home price in Cory, San Jose is down about 6.3% over the past 12 months, from $2.69M to $2.52M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Cory?
Schools serving Cory, San Jose include Manuel De Vargas Elementary (4.0/5), Easterbrook Discovery (5.0/5), Warren E. Hyde Middle (5.0/5), Prospect High (3.9/5) and Cupertino High (5.0/5).
What is the weather like in Cory?
Cory, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 32nd 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 16 inches a year.
Is Cory walkable to shops and restaurants?
Cory, San Jose scores 3.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 66th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Cory known for?
Cory, San Jose is associated with Westside Tract, Moreland Area and Saratoga Corridor.
How does Cory compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Cory ranks 67th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 36th of 112 in San Jose for schools (3.6/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in Cory?
Cory, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (3.1/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5). Its median home price of $2.52M runs about 55% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.
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