Hamilton Place, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Hamilton Place is ranked #77 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5), at a median home price of $2.26M. It ranks 81st of 112 in San Jose for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5), with prices running about 39% above the San Jose median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Hamilton Place is a transit-oriented pocket of west-central San Jose whose standout feature is the Fruitdale light-rail station sitting right in it, along the Southwest Expressway corridor. That gives the neighborhood genuine rail access to downtown and the West Side, a real advantage over the car-only tracts around it. Worth a heads-up on the name: despite it, the VTA Hamilton station is actually over in Campbell, outside the neighborhood, so Fruitdale is the one you would walk to. The housing is a mix of single-family and multifamily near the Bascom corridor, and the location is central and connected. The honest tradeoffs are that same rail-and-expressway corridor and the Bascom arterial that shape the streetscape, bringing traffic and train noise, and a workaday, utilitarian feel near the tracks. But for a commuter who wants to live a short walk from light rail at a reasonable price, Hamilton Place delivers exactly that. It is a practical, transit-first neighborhood rather than a scenic one.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.3
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Monroe Middle | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Del Mar High | High | 9-12 |
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Hamilton Place FAQs10 answers
Is Hamilton Place a good place to live?
Hamilton Place ranks 77th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5) and a median home price of $2.26M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.
Is Hamilton Place safe?
Hamilton Place, San Jose scores 3.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 81st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Hamilton Place cost?
The median home price in Hamilton Place, San Jose is $2.26M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Hamilton Place rising or falling?
The median home price in Hamilton Place, San Jose is up about 2.2% over the past 12 months, from $2.22M to $2.26M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Hamilton Place?
Schools serving Hamilton Place, San Jose include Blackford Elementary (1.9/5), Monroe Middle (2.5/5) and Del Mar High (3.3/5).
What is the weather like in Hamilton Place?
Hamilton Place, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 46th 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 15 inches a year.
Is Hamilton Place walkable to shops and restaurants?
Hamilton Place, San Jose scores 4.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 47th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Hamilton Place known for?
Hamilton Place, San Jose is associated with Fruitdale Station, Rail Corridor and Bascom Edge. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5).
How does Hamilton Place compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Hamilton Place ranks 77th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 81st of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.4/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in Hamilton Place?
Hamilton Place, San Jose scores lowest on schools (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5). Its median home price of $2.26M runs about 39% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.
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