San Tomas West, San Jose, CA
At a glance
San Tomas West is ranked #19 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.3/5, 27th of 112 in San Jose) and nearby merchants (4.1/5), at a median home price of $2.07M. The trade-offs are public spaces (3.3/5) and curb appeal (3.3/5), with prices running about 27% above the San Jose median.
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San Tomas West takes its name from the creek that gives it its best feature: the San Tomas Aquino Creek corridor runs the eastern side, adding a ribbon of green and a trail to what is otherwise a flat, established West San Jose tract. Leroy Anderson Elementary sits inside the neighborhood, part of the Moreland district pattern that draws families to this side of town, and Starbird Park and its community center are just over in the adjacent neighborhood for more recreation. The housing is single-family on quiet, level streets near the Williams Road and Saratoga Avenue corridors, the kind of settled suburban stock that holds up on schools and location. It shares the area's honest tradeoffs: the arterials on the edges, the car-dependence, and boundaries that blur into the neighboring tracts. For buyers who want a creek greenbelt, a neighborhood school and an affordable West Side street, San Tomas West is a steady, livable pick that keeps the useful things close.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.1
Public Spaces3.3
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| George C. Payne Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Leroy Anderson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Moreland Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Prospect High | High | 9-12 | |
| Westmont High | High | 9-12 |
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Is San Tomas West a good place to live?
San Tomas West ranks 19th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.3/5) and nearby merchants (4.1/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.3/5) and curb appeal (3.3/5) and a median home price of $2.07M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.
Is San Tomas West safe?
San Tomas West, San Jose scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 27th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in San Tomas West cost?
The median home price in San Tomas West, San Jose is $2.07M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in San Tomas West rising or falling?
The median home price in San Tomas West, San Jose is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $2.07M against $2.08M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve San Tomas West?
Schools serving San Tomas West, San Jose include George C. Payne Elementary (4.0/5), Leroy Anderson Elementary (2.4/5), Moreland Middle (3.5/5), Prospect High (3.9/5) and Westmont High (4.3/5).
What is the weather like in San Tomas West?
San Tomas West, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 12th 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 16 inches a year.
Is San Tomas West walkable to shops and restaurants?
San Tomas West, San Jose scores 4.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 28th of 112 in San Jose.
What is San Tomas West known for?
San Tomas West, San Jose is associated with Creek Corridor, Anderson Elementary and Westside Tract. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.3/5) and nearby merchants (4.1/5).
How does San Tomas West compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
San Tomas West ranks 19th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 27th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.3/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in San Tomas West?
San Tomas West, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (3.3/5) and curb appeal (3.3/5). Its median home price of $2.07M runs about 27% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.
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