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San Jose, California · ZIP 95129

San Jose — ZIP 95129

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San Jose (95129) scores 65/100 — Fair for San Jose. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $2.61M.

65OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index88/100
Avg math proficiency83%
Avg reading proficiency81%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index20/100
Typical home value$2.61M
Median rent$3,353/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

$2.61M

Median Rent

$3,353/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
Murdock-Portal ElementaryKG–05551
96%
95%
Lynbrook High09–121,702
94%
95%
Joaquin Miller Middle06–081,067
91%
89%
John Muir ElementaryKG–05557
87%
82%
Nelson S. Dilworth ElementaryKG–05547
86%
80%
Country Lane ElementaryKG–05444
76%
72%
Easterbrook DiscoveryKG–08952
72%
75%
Manuel De Vargas ElementaryKG–05379
62%
62%

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

40,896

Median Income

$196K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95129 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 95129 has a school score of 88/100. 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 95129 is approximately $2.61M. 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 95129 in San Jose has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. 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.