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McLaughlin Corridor, San Jose, CA

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3.2 /5
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Ranked 61st /112 in San Jose, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.24M
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    Value
    -
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    Appreciation
    7%

At a glance

McLaughlin Corridor is ranked #61 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.9/5, 52nd of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $1.24M. The trade-offs are public spaces (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.6/5), though prices run about 24% below the San Jose median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: McLaughlin Avenue, Central Tract, Bus Corridor

McLaughlin Corridor is exactly what its name suggests: a residential neighborhood built along McLaughlin Avenue in south-central East San Jose, defined more by that spine than by any single landmark. It is flat, older residential and mixed fabric on the valley floor, an affordable, central pocket well served by bus along McLaughlin and close to the freeways and the East Side's dense mix of shopping and culture. This is a thinly documented, workaday part of the city, the kind of neighborhood people choose for price and location rather than for a park or a school reputation. The honest read is that the arterial defines daily life here, the housing is older, and there is not a marquee amenity at its center, so it leans practical. But it keeps you central and connected at a genuinely accessible price point, with downtown and the freeways close at hand. For a value-minded buyer who prioritizes a reasonable number and an easy commute over charm, the McLaughlin corridor is a straightforward, no-frills option worth confirming block by block.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    2.8

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    Public Spaces

    2.5

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    Curb Appeal

    2.6

Overall Amenities score: 2.6

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.
McLaughlin Corridor ranks 62nd of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, though it still out-suns just over 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
62nd of 114
Across the Bay Area
58th percentile
Rain per year
15 in
Warmest month
Aug 81° avg high
Summer day
56° → 81°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
Stonegate Elementary PrimaryK-8
3.2/5
Yerba Buena High High9-12
3.1/5
Andrew P. Hill High High9-12
2.8/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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McLaughlin Corridor FAQs10 answers

Is McLaughlin Corridor a good place to live?

McLaughlin Corridor ranks 61st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.9/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.6/5).

Is McLaughlin Corridor safe?

McLaughlin Corridor, San Jose scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 52nd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in McLaughlin Corridor cost?

The median home price in McLaughlin Corridor, San Jose is $1.24M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in McLaughlin Corridor rising or falling?

The median home price in McLaughlin Corridor, San Jose is up about 6.5% over the past 12 months, from $1.16M to $1.24M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve McLaughlin Corridor?

Schools serving McLaughlin Corridor, San Jose include Stonegate Elementary (3.2/5), Yerba Buena High (3.1/5) and Andrew P. Hill High (2.8/5).

What is the weather like in McLaughlin Corridor?

McLaughlin Corridor, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 62nd 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 McLaughlin Corridor walkable to shops and restaurants?

McLaughlin Corridor, San Jose scores 2.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.6 out of 5, 107th of 112 in San Jose.

What is McLaughlin Corridor known for?

McLaughlin Corridor, San Jose is associated with McLaughlin Avenue, Central Tract and Bus Corridor.

How does McLaughlin Corridor compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

McLaughlin Corridor ranks 61st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 52nd of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in McLaughlin Corridor?

McLaughlin Corridor, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.6/5).

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