Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.63M
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    Value
    -
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    3%

At a glance

Norwood is ranked #46 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.3/5, 26th of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $1.63M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: East Valley Tract, Evergreen Edge, Quiet Streets

Norwood is a quiet residential neighborhood on the east side of San Jose, sitting in the transition zone between the valley floor and the lower Evergreen foothills. It is single-family tract territory in the Evergreen school-district area, the kind of settled, suburban pocket that trades on being calm and reasonably priced rather than on any headline amenity. Park and trail access, including the Thompson Creek greenbelt and Lake Cunningham, is a short drive off rather than in the neighborhood itself, and the bigger shopping sits over toward the Eastridge area. This is a thinly documented, low-profile part of the city, and the honest read is that it is car-dependent with no walkable retail or signature park at its center. But it offers a quiet East Side street at an accessible price, close to the Evergreen schools and services. For a value-minded buyer who wants a calm suburban footing on the east side and does not need a marquee address, Norwood is a straightforward, unassuming option worth confirming block by block.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    1.3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.1

Overall Amenities score: 2.7

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.
Norwood 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 82° highs, and it gets about 15 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 82°
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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 82° 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
Cedar Grove Elementary PrimaryK-6
3.3/5
Norwood Creek Elementary PrimaryK-6
4.6/5
Valle Vista Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.1/5
Quimby Oak Middle Middle7-8
4.2/5
August Boeger Middle Middle6-8
2.5/5
Evergreen Valley High High9-12
5/5
Mt. Pleasant High High9-12
3/5
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
1/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Norwood FAQs10 answers

Is Norwood a good place to live?

Norwood ranks 46th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.3/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).

Is Norwood safe?

Norwood, San Jose scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 26th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Norwood cost?

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

Are home prices in Norwood rising or falling?

The median home price in Norwood, San Jose is up about 3.4% over the past 12 months, from $1.57M to $1.63M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Norwood?

Schools serving Norwood, San Jose include Cedar Grove Elementary (3.3/5), Norwood Creek Elementary (4.6/5), Valle Vista Elementary (2.1/5), Quimby Oak Middle (4.2/5) and August Boeger Middle (2.5/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Norwood?

Norwood, 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 Norwood walkable to shops and restaurants?

Norwood, San Jose scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5, 104th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Norwood known for?

Norwood, San Jose is associated with East Valley Tract, Evergreen Edge and Quiet Streets. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.3/5).

How does Norwood compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Norwood ranks 46th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 26th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Norwood?

Norwood, San Jose scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).

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Neighborhood Iamge
Graystone, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Graystone is Almaden at its most settled: a hillside grid of split-levels and ra... See Full Page
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Calabazas North, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
Calabazas North is a westside neighborhood built around its park and its creek, ... See Full Page
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Cambrian, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
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