La Colina, San Jose, CA
At a glance
La Colina is ranked #70 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5), at a median home price of $1.64M. It ranks 51st of 112 in San Jose for schools. The trade-offs are safety (3.1/5) and public spaces (3.2/5).
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La Colina is a straightforward south San Jose tract that punches a little above its weight because of its park. La Colina Park anchors the middle of the neighborhood with a playground, picnic areas, a community garden and a walking loop, which gives the streets around it a genuine center that a lot of tracts this size never get. The housing is established single-family from the late 1960s and 70s, flat and quiet, with the Santa Teresa hills as a backdrop and the county-park trails a short drive off. Shopping sits close on Snell Avenue and Blossom Hill Road, and the big draw of the Westfield Oakridge mall is only minutes away. The tradeoffs are the usual south-valley ones: those arterials carry real traffic on the edges, and this is car-first territory where a walk to anything but the park is unlikely. For a modestly priced neighborhood with a real green heart, a community garden and easy shopping, La Colina does the job without any fuss.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.0
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson (Alex) Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Santa Teresa Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Baldwin (Julia) Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Bernal Intermediate | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Santa Teresa High | High | 9-12 | |
| Oak Grove High | High | 9-12 |
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La Colina FAQs10 answers
Is La Colina a good place to live?
La Colina ranks 70th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5). The trade-offs are safety (3.1/5) and public spaces (3.2/5).
Is La Colina safe?
La Colina, San Jose scores 3.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 93rd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in La Colina cost?
The median home price in La Colina, San Jose is $1.64M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in La Colina rising or falling?
The median home price in La Colina, San Jose is up about 1.4% over the past 12 months, from $1.62M to $1.64M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve La Colina?
Schools serving La Colina, San Jose include Anderson (Alex) Elementary (2.4/5), Santa Teresa Elementary (4.3/5), Baldwin (Julia) Elementary (3.0/5), Bernal Intermediate (3.5/5) and Santa Teresa High (4.3/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in La Colina?
La Colina, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 41st of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 55° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.
Is La Colina walkable to shops and restaurants?
La Colina, San Jose scores 4.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 34th of 112 in San Jose.
What is La Colina known for?
La Colina, San Jose is associated with La Colina Park, Community Garden and Suburban Grid. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5).
How does La Colina compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
La Colina ranks 70th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 51st of 112 in San Jose for schools (3.3/5) and scores lowest on safety (3.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in La Colina?
La Colina, San Jose scores lowest on safety (3.1/5) and public spaces (3.2/5).
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