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West San Jose
  • Neighborhood in San Jose, CA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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West San Jose is a neighborhood in San Jose, California with a population of 117,371. West San Jose is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in West San Jose offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In West San Jose there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in West San Jose and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West San Jose are highly rated.

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About West San Jose...
Population
117,371

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,570,220
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,738
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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West San Jose Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$163,579
National
$75,149
Families with Children
37%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    33%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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West San Jose Reviews

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