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San Jose, California · ZIP 95116

San Jose — ZIP 95116

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San Jose (95116) scores 48/100 — Below Average for San Jose. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $934K.

48OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$934K
Median rent$3,065/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$934K

Median Rent

$3,065/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

50,097

Violent Crime

6,932

Property Crime

43,165

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Santa Clara County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Rocketship Los Suenos AcademyKG–05309
37%
32%
Rocketship Academy Brilliant MindsKG–05500
36%
43%
Rocketship Si Se Puede AcademyKG–05271
32%
37%
Rocketship Fuerza Community PrepKG–05506
31%
38%
Rocketship Discovery PrepKG–05402
27%
29%
Sunrise Middle05–08301
25%
37%
McKinley ElementaryKG–06206
22%
32%
Cesar Chavez Early Learning CenterKG–KG56
22%
30%
San Antonio ElementaryKG–05326
17%
17%
San Jose High09–12874
12%
43%
Aptitud Community Academy at GossKG–08386
12%
24%
Selma Olinder ElementaryKG–05269
12%
22%
ACE Empower Academy05–08189
11%
18%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

48,816

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

42%

Median Age

37.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95116 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 95116 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95116 is approximately $934K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 95116 in San Jose has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.