Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.44M
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    -(2)
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    Appreciation
    -2%(2)

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At a glance

Diridon is ranked #110 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.0/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5), at a median home price of $1.44M. It ranks 105th of 112 in San Jose for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.9/5) and schools (2.0/5), though prices run about 11% below the San Jose median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Diridon Station, Transit Hub, Redevelopment Zone

Diridon is San Jose's transit heart and its biggest question mark at the same time. The station at its center opened in 1935 as Southern Pacific's Italian Renaissance Revival Cahill Depot, was added to the National Register in 1994 and renamed that year for transit champion Rod Diridon, and today it is the city's principal hub for Caltrain, Amtrak, ACE and light rail, with BART and high-speed rail on the way. The SAP Center arena, the 'Shark Tank' where the NHL's Sharks have played since 1993, sits just across the way, so this is the most connected and most event-charged pocket in the city. It is also the footprint of Google's approved Downtown West mega-project, an 80-acre plan of offices, thousands of homes and parks that the City Council signed off on in 2021 but which has been repeatedly delayed, leaving the neighborhood in a long holding pattern. Just a block away, the older Delmas Park side keeps a quieter character of Victorian-era cottages near Los Gatos Creek. The honest tradeoffs are that development uncertainty, event-day traffic, and a transitional streetscape of surface lots and construction. But for buyers who want unmatched transit access and are comfortable betting on where this area is headed, Diridon is the ground floor of whatever San Jose becomes next, with a landmark 1935 depot at the center of it.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.8

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    Public Spaces

    3.3

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    Curb Appeal

    2.8

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

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.
Diridon ranks 103rd of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, though it still out-suns about half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 81° highs, and it gets about 15 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 81°
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Rank in San Jose
103rd of 114
Across the Bay Area
48th percentile
Rain per year
15 in
Warmest month
Aug 81° avg high
Summer day
57° → 80°F
Winter day
42° → 60°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
Gardner Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.6/5
Horace Mann Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.3/5
Merritt Trace Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.3/5
Herbert Hoover Middle Middle6-8
2.5/5
Abraham Lincoln High High9-12
3/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Diridon FAQs10 answers

Is Diridon a good place to live?

Diridon ranks 110th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.0 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.9/5) and schools (2.0/5).

Is Diridon safe?

Diridon, San Jose scores 1.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 109th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Diridon cost?

The median home price in Diridon, San Jose is $1.44M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Diridon rising or falling?

The median home price in Diridon, San Jose is up about 28.8% over the past 12 months, from $1.12M to $1.44M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Diridon?

Schools serving Diridon, San Jose include Gardner Elementary (1.6/5), Horace Mann Elementary (1.3/5), Merritt Trace Elementary (2.3/5), Herbert Hoover Middle (2.5/5) and Abraham Lincoln High (3.0/5).

What is the weather like in Diridon?

Diridon, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 103rd of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 57° to 80°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.

Is Diridon walkable to shops and restaurants?

Diridon, San Jose scores 4.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 36th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Diridon known for?

Diridon, San Jose is associated with Diridon Station, Transit Hub and Redevelopment Zone. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5).

How does Diridon compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Diridon ranks 110th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 105th of 112 in San Jose for schools (2.0/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Diridon?

Diridon, San Jose scores lowest on safety (1.9/5) and schools (2.0/5).

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