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    $1.21M
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Capitol Goss at a Glance

Capitol Goss is ranked #101 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.9/5), at a median home price of $1.21M. It ranks 96th of 112 in San Jose for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.0/5) and safety (3.0/5), though prices run about 26% below the San Jose median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Dorsa Elementary, Capitol Expressway, Residential Tract

Capitol Goss is a residential East San Jose neighborhood tucked between Alum Rock Avenue and the Capitol Expressway corridor, with A.J. Dorsa Elementary anchoring it from inside. It is flat, older single-family tract stock on quiet interior streets, the kind of settled, affordable pocket that makes up much of the East Side. The Capitol Expressway on the eastern edge is both the neighborhood's defining boundary and its main convenience, carrying bus service and putting the freeways and shopping within quick reach. There is a naming quirk worth noting: the Goss school the neighborhood shares its name with actually sits just to the north. It is a practical, unglamorous place that trades on being central and reasonably priced. The honest tradeoffs are the expressway traffic on the edge, the older housing, and a workaday streetscape without a signature park or retail node at its center. For a buyer who wants an affordable, school-anchored East Side street with easy expressway access, Capitol Goss is a reasonable, low-key choice.

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Capitol Goss Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.9

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    -

Overall Amenities score: 0.8 (1)

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Capitol Goss 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.
Capitol Goss ranks 80th 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
80th of 114
Across the Bay Area
56th percentile
Rain per year
15 in
Warmest month
Aug 81° avg high
Summer day
56° → 80°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 Capitol Goss

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
A. J. Dorsa Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.1/5
Donald J. Meyer Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.9/5
Clyde L. Fischer Middle Middle6-8
Lee Mathson Middle Middle6-8
Independence High High9-12
3.9/5
William C. Overfelt High High9-12
2.5/5
Clyde Arbuckle Elementary School

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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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Is Capitol Goss a good place to live?

Capitol Goss ranks 101st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.9/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.0/5) and safety (3.0/5).

Is Capitol Goss safe?

Capitol Goss, San Jose scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 96th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Capitol Goss cost?

The median home price in Capitol Goss, San Jose is $1.21M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Capitol Goss rising or falling?

The median home price in Capitol Goss, San Jose is up about 22.9% over the past 12 months, from $982.64k to $1.21M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Capitol Goss?

Schools serving Capitol Goss, San Jose include A. J. Dorsa Elementary (1.1/5), Donald J. Meyer Elementary (1.9/5), Clyde L. Fischer Middle, Lee Mathson Middle and Independence High (3.9/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Capitol Goss?

Capitol Goss, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 80th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 56° to 80°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.

Is Capitol Goss walkable to shops and restaurants?

Capitol Goss, San Jose scores 3.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.8 out of 5, 53rd of 112 in San Jose.

What is Capitol Goss known for?

Capitol Goss, San Jose is associated with Dorsa Elementary, Capitol Expressway and Residential Tract.

How does Capitol Goss compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Capitol Goss ranks 101st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 96th of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.0/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Calabazas North and Cambrian.

What are the downsides of living in Capitol Goss?

Capitol Goss, San Jose scores lowest on schools (2.0/5) and safety (3.0/5).

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