Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

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    $1.85M
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    3%

Kooser at a Glance

Kooser is ranked #15 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 4.2/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.3/5, 24th of 112 in San Jose) and nearby merchants (4.0/5), at a median home price of $1.85M. No factor scores below 4.0/5, its weakest being schools, with prices running about 13% above the San Jose median.

Kooser Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Branham Park, Branham High, Princeton Plaza

Here is the twist worth knowing up front: Branham High School and Branham Park, the ones people picture when they hear the name Branham, actually sit in the Kooser neighborhood, along Branham Lane on the west side. That gives Kooser real anchors, a comprehensive high school with open fields, a genuine neighborhood park and an elementary, all inside its borders, which is more than most tracts its size can claim. The housing is established mid-century tract stock on the flat valley floor, framed by Meridian Avenue, Blossom Hill Road and Kooser Road. Shopping centers on Princeton Plaza at Meridian and Blossom Hill, though that center has lost anchors over the years and shows its age. The tradeoffs are the busy arterials on the edges and a retail hub due for a refresh. But between the park, the high-school campus and the schools, Kooser packs more useful amenities inside it than its low profile suggests, which makes it a quietly solid, family-oriented pick in south-central San Jose. Buyers drawn by the Branham name are often surprised to learn this is where its landmarks actually are.

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Kooser Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.0

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Overall Amenities score: 0.8 (1)

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Kooser 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.
Kooser ranks 2nd of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, and it out-suns four fifths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 83° highs, and it gets about 18 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
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2nd of 114
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80th percentile
Rain per year
18 in
Warmest month
Aug 83° avg high
Summer day
55° → 82°F
Winter day
41° → 60°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving Kooser

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Reed Elementary PrimaryK-5
4/5
Lietz Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.1/5
Oster Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.8/5
John Muir Middle Middle6-8
2.9/5
Dartmouth Middle Middle6-8
4/5
Branham High High9-12
4.7/5
Pioneer High High9-12
3.4/5

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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 Kooser a good place to live?

Kooser ranks 15th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 4.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.3/5) and nearby merchants (4.0/5). The trade-off is a median home price of $1.85M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.

Is Kooser safe?

Kooser, San Jose scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 24th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Kooser cost?

The median home price in Kooser, San Jose is $1.85M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Kooser rising or falling?

The median home price in Kooser, San Jose is up about 3.4% over the past 12 months, from $1.79M to $1.85M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Kooser?

Schools serving Kooser, San Jose include Reed Elementary (4.0/5), Lietz Elementary (4.1/5), Oster Elementary (4.8/5), John Muir Middle (2.9/5) and Dartmouth Middle (4.0/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Kooser?

Kooser, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 55° to 82°F and winter days 41° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 18 inches a year.

Is Kooser walkable to shops and restaurants?

Kooser, San Jose scores 4.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.8 out of 5, 32nd of 112 in San Jose.

What is Kooser known for?

Kooser, San Jose is associated with Branham Park, Branham High and Princeton Plaza. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.3/5) and nearby merchants (4.0/5).

How does Kooser compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Kooser ranks 15th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 24th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.3/5) and scores lowest on schools (4.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Calabazas North and Cambrian.

What are the downsides of living in Kooser?

Kooser, San Jose scores lowest on schools (4.0/5). Its median home price of $1.85M runs about 13% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.

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Calabazas North, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.5
Calabazas North is a westside neighborhood built around its park and its creek, ... See Full Page
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Overall Score : 4.5
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