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Blackford at a Glance

Blackford is ranked #34 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are schools (3.9/5, 23rd of 112 in San Jose) and safety (3.8/5), at a median home price of $1.81M. The trade-off is nearby merchants (3.4/5), with prices running about 11% above the San Jose median.

Blackford Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Starbird Park, Historic Campus, Creek Corridor

Blackford is a West San Jose neighborhood with a naming puzzle and a genuinely good park. The name comes from the historic Blackford school complex on Blackford Avenue, now home to a private prep school, and it is worth knowing that the current Blackford Elementary is actually several miles east near Willow Glen, so check school assignments by address before you fall for the name. What the neighborhood does have inside it is Starbird Park and its community center, a real recreation anchor, plus the San Tomas Aquino Creek corridor along the eastern side. The housing is flat, single-family stock between the Moorpark and Saratoga arterials, established and quiet, and it splits across a couple of school districts, which is part of the by-address caveat. The tradeoffs are the arterial edges and that school-name confusion. But with a solid park, a community center and a creek greenbelt on hand, Blackford is a livable, well-located West Side pocket for buyers who do their homework on the school lines.

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Blackford Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.4

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Overall Amenities score: 0.7 (1)

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Blackford Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Blackford ranks 13th of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, and it out-suns roughly three quarters of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 82° highs, and it gets about 16 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
13th of 114
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72nd percentile
Rain per year
16 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 Blackford

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Easterbrook Discovery PrimaryK-8
5/5
Leroy Anderson Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.4/5
Moreland Middle Middle6-8
3.5/5
Prospect High High9-12
3.9/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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.

Blackford Home Prices

Blackford FAQs

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Is Blackford a good place to live?

Blackford ranks 34th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (3.9/5) and safety (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (3.4/5) and a median home price of $1.81M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.

Is Blackford safe?

Blackford, San Jose scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 59th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Blackford cost?

The median home price in Blackford, San Jose is $1.81M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Blackford rising or falling?

The median home price in Blackford, San Jose is down about 6.5% over the past 12 months, from $1.94M to $1.81M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Blackford?

Schools serving Blackford, San Jose include Easterbrook Discovery (5.0/5), Leroy Anderson Elementary (2.4/5), Moreland Middle (3.5/5) and Prospect High (3.9/5).

What is the weather like in Blackford?

Blackford, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 13th 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 Blackford walkable to shops and restaurants?

Blackford, San Jose scores 3.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.7 out of 5, 60th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Blackford known for?

Blackford, San Jose is associated with Starbird Park, Historic Campus and Creek Corridor.

How does Blackford compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Blackford ranks 34th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 23rd of 112 in San Jose for schools (3.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Calabazas North and Cambrian.

What are the downsides of living in Blackford?

Blackford, San Jose scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.4/5). Its median home price of $1.81M runs about 11% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.

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