Mt. Pleasant, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Mt. Pleasant is ranked #71 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.1/5, 34th of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $1.11M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.2/5) and schools (2.3/5), though prices run about 32% below the San Jose median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Mt. Pleasant is a foothill-base neighborhood on the East Side, anchored by the high school that shares its name and gives the area its Friday-night identity. Set where the valley floor along White Road begins to rise toward the hills, it is a mid-century single-family district that has the feel of a settled, slightly-removed pocket, closer to the open country than the dense flats to the west. The high-school campus and its fields double as neighborhood open space, and the terrain lends some blocks a gentle rise and a view. It is an affordable, quiet part of the city that trades on that foothill-edge calm. The honest tradeoffs are the car-dependence, since there is no walkable retail core and the frequent bus service is downhill to the west, and the proximity to wildland terrain in the hills just above. For a buyer who wants a quieter, foothill-adjacent East Side street anchored by a real high school, at a reasonable price, Mt. Pleasant is a low-key, livable choice.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.2
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Mt. Pleasant High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
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Mt. Pleasant FAQs10 answers
Is Mt. Pleasant a good place to live?
Mt. Pleasant ranks 71st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.2/5) and schools (2.3/5).
Is Mt. Pleasant safe?
Mt. Pleasant, San Jose scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 34th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Mt. Pleasant cost?
The median home price in Mt. Pleasant, San Jose is $1.11M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Mt. Pleasant rising or falling?
The median home price in Mt. Pleasant, San Jose is up about 10.0% over the past 12 months, from $1.01M to $1.11M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Mt. Pleasant?
Schools serving Mt. Pleasant, San Jose include Valle Vista Elementary (2.1/5), August Boeger Middle (2.5/5), Mt. Pleasant High (3.0/5) and Mount Pleasant Elementary School (1.0/5).
What is the weather like in Mt. Pleasant?
Mt. Pleasant, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 57th 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 Mt. Pleasant walkable to shops and restaurants?
Mt. Pleasant, San Jose scores 2.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 95th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Mt. Pleasant known for?
Mt. Pleasant, San Jose is associated with Mt Pleasant High, White Road and Foothill Edge. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.1/5).
How does Mt. Pleasant compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Mt. Pleasant ranks 71st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 34th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in Mt. Pleasant?
Mt. Pleasant, San Jose scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.2/5) and schools (2.3/5).
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