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College Park at a Glance

College Park is ranked #104 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.5/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5), at a median home price of $1.32M. It ranks 101st of 112 in San Jose for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.1/5) and safety (2.7/5), though prices run about 19% below the San Jose median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Bellarmine Campus, The Alameda, Period Homes

College Park has carried that name since 1871, when the University of the Pacific built its campus on the site, and today Bellarmine College Prep occupies that ground and anchors the neighborhood. It is an older, central pocket between The Alameda and Highway 880, with clusters of early-1900s homes and a small Caltrain station of its own, though that station runs only a few trains a day, so treat it as a curiosity more than a commute plan. The Alameda's cafes and restaurants are close, the Rose Garden is a short distance east, and the Guadalupe River Park trails are nearby. The honest tradeoffs are the rail line and Highway 880 that bring noise, and a neighborhood identity quieter than its better-known neighbors. But it is genuinely central, walkable to The Alameda, and carries real period character, with a prep-school and university history baked into the name. For buyers who want a foothold near downtown and the Rose Garden without paying the very top of the historic-district market, College Park is an under-the-radar option worth knowing.

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College Park Amenities

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    4.7

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Overall Amenities score: 0.9 (1)

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College Park 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.
College Park ranks 112th 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.
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112th of 114
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45th percentile
Rain per year
15 in
Warmest month
Aug 81° avg high
Summer day
57° → 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 College Park

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Grant Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.1/5
Horace Mann Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.3/5
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.5/5
Herbert Hoover Middle Middle6-8
2.5/5
Muwekma Ohlone Middle Middle6-8
1.7/5
Abraham Lincoln High High9-12
3/5
San Jose High High9-12
2.4/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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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.

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Is College Park a good place to live?

College Park ranks 104th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.1/5) and safety (2.7/5).

Is College Park safe?

College Park, San Jose scores 2.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 101st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in College Park cost?

The median home price in College Park, San Jose is $1.32M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in College Park rising or falling?

The median home price in College Park, San Jose is down about 1.5% over the past 12 months, from $1.34M to $1.32M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve College Park?

Schools serving College Park, San Jose include Grant Elementary (1.1/5), Horace Mann Elementary (1.3/5), Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary (2.5/5), Herbert Hoover Middle (2.5/5) and Muwekma Ohlone Middle (1.7/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in College Park?

College Park, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 112th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 57° to 80°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.

Is College Park walkable to shops and restaurants?

College Park, San Jose scores 4.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.9 out of 5, 25th of 112 in San Jose.

What is College Park known for?

College Park, San Jose is associated with Bellarmine Campus, The Alameda and Period Homes. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5).

How does College Park compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

College Park ranks 104th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 101st of 112 in San Jose for safety (2.7/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Calabazas North and Cambrian.

What are the downsides of living in College Park?

College Park, San Jose scores lowest on schools (2.1/5) and safety (2.7/5).

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