Payne, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Payne is ranked #37 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.6/5) and schools (4.0/5, 20th of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $2.05M. The trade-offs are public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5), with prices running about 26% above the San Jose median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Payne is a West San Jose neighborhood strung along its namesake avenue, and its location does a lot of the work. Westgate Center and the El Paseo de Saratoga shopping sit at the southwest, the Saratoga Creek corridor runs the western edge for a bit of green, and the neighborhood elementary is just off the east side. It is flat, single-family Moreland-district territory, the kind of established, mid-century tract that trades on being convenient and calm rather than scenic. Daily life here is easy in the suburban way: shopping and services a couple of minutes off, quiet streets in between. The honest tradeoffs are the Saratoga Avenue and Payne Avenue traffic on the edges, no rail within a comfortable walk, and a housing stock showing its age in places. For buyers who want an affordable West Side footing with the Westgate shopping practically attached and Moreland schools nearby, Payne is a sensible, no-drama option that keeps the essentials close.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.6
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latimer | Primary | K-8 | |
| Moreland Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Prospect High | High | 9-12 |
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Payne FAQs10 answers
Is Payne a good place to live?
Payne ranks 37th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.6/5) and schools (4.0/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5) and a median home price of $2.05M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.
Is Payne safe?
Payne, San Jose scores 3.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 70th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Payne cost?
The median home price in Payne, San Jose is $2.05M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Payne rising or falling?
The median home price in Payne, San Jose is down about 5.9% over the past 12 months, from $2.18M to $2.05M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Payne?
Schools serving Payne, San Jose include Latimer (4.3/5), Moreland Middle (3.5/5) and Prospect High (3.9/5).
What is the weather like in Payne?
Payne, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 13th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 55° to 81°F and winter days 41° to 61°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.
Is Payne walkable to shops and restaurants?
Payne, San Jose scores 4.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 18th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Payne known for?
Payne, San Jose is associated with Payne Avenue, Westgate Access and Creek Edge. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.6/5) and schools (4.0/5).
How does Payne compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Payne ranks 37th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 20th of 112 in San Jose for schools (4.0/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in Payne?
Payne, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5). Its median home price of $2.05M runs about 26% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.
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