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Willow Glen South, San Jose, CA

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3.3 /5
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Ranked 57th /112 in San Jose, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $2.11M
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    Value
    -
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    Appreciation
    3%

At a glance

Willow Glen South is ranked #57 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are safety (3.9/5, 54th of 112 in San Jose) and curb appeal (3.6/5), at a median home price of $2.11M. The trade-offs are schools (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.1/5), with prices running about 29% above the San Jose median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Willow Glen Edge, Quiet Streets, Established Homes

Willow Glen South is the calmer, more residential tail of Willow Glen, the part where the neighborhood settles down into quiet streets before it reaches Almaden Road. It carries the same established, canopied character that gives the district its name, with older single-family homes on comfortable lots, but the walkable Lincoln Avenue core and Willow Glen High sit up to the north, so daily amenities are more nearby than underfoot. That is the honest read: you buy here for the Willow Glen feel and the quieter position, and you accept that the shops and the buzz are a short trip away rather than at the doorstep, with Almaden Road carrying its share of traffic on the eastern side. For buyers who want a Willow Glen address with a bit more peace and a touch less premium than the streets right off Lincoln, the southern end is a reasonable way in. It is Willow Glen with the volume turned down, and for many buyers that is the version they actually want.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.1

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    Public Spaces

    3.3

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    Curb Appeal

    3.6

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

Neighborhood 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.
Willow Glen South ranks 36th of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, and it out-suns about two thirds 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
36th of 114
Across the Bay Area
64th 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 this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Booksin Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.4/5
Canoas Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.7/5
Schallenberger Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.3/5
Ernesto Galarza Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.1/5
Willow Glen Middle Middle6-8
3.3/5
John Muir Middle Middle6-8
2.9/5
Gunderson High High9-12
3/5
Willow Glen High High9-12
3.5/5

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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.

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Willow Glen South FAQs10 answers

Is Willow Glen South a good place to live?

Willow Glen South ranks 57th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (3.9/5) and curb appeal (3.6/5). The trade-offs are schools (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.1/5) and a median home price of $2.11M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.

Is Willow Glen South safe?

Willow Glen South, San Jose scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 54th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Willow Glen South cost?

The median home price in Willow Glen South, San Jose is $2.11M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Willow Glen South rising or falling?

The median home price in Willow Glen South, San Jose is up about 3.2% over the past 12 months, from $2.04M to $2.11M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Willow Glen South?

Schools serving Willow Glen South, San Jose include Booksin Elementary (4.4/5), Canoas Elementary (2.7/5), Schallenberger Elementary (3.3/5), Ernesto Galarza Elementary (1.1/5) and Willow Glen Middle (3.3/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Willow Glen South?

Willow Glen South, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 36th 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 Willow Glen South walkable to shops and restaurants?

Willow Glen South, San Jose scores 3.1 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, 33rd of 112 in San Jose.

What is Willow Glen South known for?

Willow Glen South, San Jose is associated with Willow Glen Edge, Quiet Streets and Established Homes.

How does Willow Glen South compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Willow Glen South ranks 57th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 54th of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on schools (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Willow Glen South?

Willow Glen South, San Jose scores lowest on schools (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.1/5). Its median home price of $2.11M runs about 29% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.

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1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Graystone, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Graystone is Almaden at its most settled: a hillside grid of split-levels and ra... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Calabazas North, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
Calabazas North is a westside neighborhood built around its park and its creek, ... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Cambrian, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
Cambrian is one of those San Jose names that means more than a set of streets; i... See Full Page

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