Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.52M
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    -
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    8%

At a glance

Tamien is ranked #82 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.1/5) and safety (3.6/5, 73rd of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $1.52M. The trade-offs are schools (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Tamien Station, Transit Hub, Guadalupe River

Tamien is defined by its station, and even its name reaches back further, to the Tamien band of the Ohlone who lived along these waterways. The Tamien transit hub, where Caltrain meets VTA light rail, sits right in the neighborhood, which makes this one of the best-connected addresses in San Jose for anyone who commutes without wanting to drive. The city spent years planning the new Tamien Park, which finally added real green space, and transit-oriented apartments, including affordable homes, have gone up around the station. The catch is that Highway 87 physically cuts through the neighborhood, with the Guadalupe River alongside, so the setting is shaped as much by freeway and rail as by streets, and traditional walkable retail is thin. Housing runs from older stock to the newer transit-oriented units at the station. This is a neighborhood for people who prioritize the train over the streetscape. The honest tradeoff is exactly that freeway dominance and the limited shopping. But for a commuter who wants Caltrain and light rail essentially at home, plus a new park and a quick reach to downtown, Tamien's value is hard to match, and it is one of the few genuinely transit-first neighborhoods in a car-first city.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.1

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    Public Spaces

    3.3

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    Curb Appeal

    2.9

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

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.
Tamien ranks 89th of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, though it still out-suns about 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
89th of 114
Across the Bay Area
54th 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 this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Washington Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.6/5
Willow Glen Elementary PrimaryK-5
3/5
Ernesto Galarza Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.1/5
Willow Glen Middle Middle6-8
3.3/5
Willow Glen High High9-12
3.5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Tamien FAQs10 answers

Is Tamien a good place to live?

Tamien ranks 82nd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.1/5) and safety (3.6/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).

Is Tamien safe?

Tamien, San Jose scores 3.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 73rd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Tamien cost?

The median home price in Tamien, San Jose is $1.52M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Tamien rising or falling?

The median home price in Tamien, San Jose is up about 8.4% over the past 12 months, from $1.4M to $1.52M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Tamien?

Schools serving Tamien, San Jose include Washington Elementary (1.6/5), Willow Glen Elementary (3.0/5), Ernesto Galarza Elementary (1.1/5), Willow Glen Middle (3.3/5) and Willow Glen High (3.5/5).

What is the weather like in Tamien?

Tamien, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 89th 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 Tamien walkable to shops and restaurants?

Tamien, 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 3.3 out of 5, 49th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Tamien known for?

Tamien, San Jose is associated with Tamien Station, Transit Hub and Guadalupe River. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.1/5).

How does Tamien compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Tamien ranks 82nd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 73rd of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.6/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Tamien?

Tamien, San Jose scores lowest on schools (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).

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