North San Jose, San Jose, CA
At a glance
North San Jose is ranked #35 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (4.2/5, 32nd of 112 in San Jose). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.0/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
North San Jose is more a job center than a neighborhood, and it is honest to say so. This is the city's tech business-park corridor, the Innovation District, where Cisco and other campuses, R&D buildings and big-box uses fill wide-set parcels along First Street and Tasman Drive, served by VTA light rail and edged by the Guadalupe River Trail. Housing here is limited and mostly newer high-density infill dropped into a largely commercial landscape. The appeal, for the right buyer, is living close to the job center itself, with light rail and the river trail at hand and short commutes to the offices that define the area. The honest read is that this is a utilitarian district with a thin public realm: wide arterials, corporate landscaping, big setbacks, and little of the neighborhood fabric, tree canopy or walkable street life that residential areas offer. For a tech worker who wants a new apartment steps from the office and the train, it works. For anyone seeking a traditional neighborhood feel, North San Jose is not built for it.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.4
Public Spaces2
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Don Callejon | Primary | K-8 | |
| Montague Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Buchser Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Independence High | High | 9-12 | |
| Adrian Wilcox High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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North San Jose FAQs8 answers
Is North San Jose a good place to live?
North San Jose ranks 35th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (4.2/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.0/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).
Is North San Jose safe?
North San Jose, San Jose scores 4.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 32nd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
Which schools serve North San Jose?
Schools serving North San Jose, San Jose include Orchard Elementary (3.3/5), Don Callejon (4.5/5), Montague Elementary (2.9/5), Buchser Middle (3.2/5) and Independence High (3.9/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in North San Jose?
North San Jose, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 92nd of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 57° to 79°F and winter days 43° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.
Is North San Jose walkable to shops and restaurants?
North San Jose, San Jose scores 4.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5, 103rd of 112 in San Jose.
What is North San Jose known for?
North San Jose, San Jose is associated with Innovation District, Tech Campuses and Business Park. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (4.2/5).
How does North San Jose compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
North San Jose ranks 35th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 32nd of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.2/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in North San Jose?
North San Jose, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (2.0/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).
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