Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Tanglewood El Monte is ranked #94 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.7/5, 63rd of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $913.35k. The trade-offs are schools (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.7/5), though prices run about 44% below the San Jose median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Tanglewood El Monte is a residential East San Jose neighborhood near the Capitol Expressway, named for a pair of its streets, and its biggest near-term story is transit: the light-rail extension being built along Capitol Expressway will put a station close to its eastern edge. Today it is flat, older single-family tract stock on quiet interior streets, an affordable, central-East-Side pocket that trades on price and location. The housing is modest and of its era, and there is not a signature park or retail node at the center, so daily life leans on the surrounding corridors. The honest tradeoffs are the ongoing light-rail construction with its lane closures, the expressway traffic on the edge, and a workaday streetscape. But the coming transit upgrade could make this a more connected corner over time, and it already keeps you central and reasonably priced. For a buyer who wants an affordable East Side street with better transit on the horizon, Tanglewood El Monte is a low-key option worth keeping an eye on as the rail line comes in.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.3
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. J. Dorsa Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Donald J. Meyer Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Katherine R. Smith Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Clyde L. Fischer Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Ocala Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| George V. LeyVa Intermediate | Middle | 7-8 | |
| William C. Overfelt High | High | 9-12 |
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Tanglewood El Monte FAQs10 answers
Is Tanglewood El Monte a good place to live?
Tanglewood El Monte ranks 94th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.7/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.7/5).
Is Tanglewood El Monte safe?
Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose scores 3.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 63rd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Tanglewood El Monte cost?
The median home price in Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose is $913.35k, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Tanglewood El Monte rising or falling?
The median home price in Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose is down about 8.8% over the past 12 months, from $1M to $913.35k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Tanglewood El Monte?
Schools serving Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose include A. J. Dorsa Elementary (1.1/5), Donald J. Meyer Elementary (1.9/5), Katherine R. Smith Elementary (2.0/5), Clyde L. Fischer Middle and Ocala Middle (2.4/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Tanglewood El Monte?
Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 74th 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 Tanglewood El Monte walkable to shops and restaurants?
Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose scores 3.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 96th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Tanglewood El Monte known for?
Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose is associated with Capitol Expressway, Light-Rail Coming and Residential Tract.
How does Tanglewood El Monte compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Tanglewood El Monte ranks 94th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 63rd of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.7/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in Tanglewood El Monte?
Tanglewood El Monte, San Jose scores lowest on schools (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.7/5).
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