South San Jose, San Jose, CA

South San Jose Neighborhood Guide San Jose, CA

About

South San Jose is a suburban neighborhood located in the southern part of San Jose, California. It is well-connected, with easy access to Highways 101 and 85, which offer straight routes to Santa Clara and Cupertino respectively. Straights of nearby parks and green spaces such as Santa Teresa County Park are a big draw. Further, the neighborhood enjoys an abundance of public facilities, retail stores, restaurants, and educational institutions.

What You Will Love About South San Jose, San Jose, California

  • South San Jose offers a relaxed, suburban lifestyle with plenty of amenities within easy reach.
  • With myriad shopping and dining options, you won't have to venture far for your daily needs.
  • The neighborhood is also known for its beautiful outdoor spaces – ideal for leisurely walks or picnics.
  • Its convenient location means you're only a short drive away from major tech companies in the Silicon Valley.

What’s Nearby

South San Jose is close to the well-regarded Westwind Community Barn in Los Altos Hills, an ideal location for nature lovers. The neighborhood is also a short drive to downtown San Jose, where you'll find a host of entertainment options, including the SAP Center, home of the San Jose Sharks.

Lifestyle

South San Jose offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. With green spaces for outdoor activities and a good selection of shops and restaurants, South San Jose offers a balanced lifestyle that combines leisure, convenience, and work.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 713 restaurants, 144 grocery stores, and 72 parks within a mile of the South San Jose neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    King Fresh Fruits & Dried Seafoods

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fish Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store

    0.3 miles

    2625 Senter Rd

  • GROCERY
    Kim Nguyen Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.4 miles

    2867 Senter Rd

  • GROCERY
    6 To Late Market Liquor

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store

    0.4 miles

    2784 Monterey Hwy

  • SHOPPING
    Caribbees Shopping Center

    Retail, Shopping Plaza

    0.5 miles

    2875 Senter Rd

  • GROCERY
    Lee's Sandwiches

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.5 miles

    2889 Senter Rd

  • GROCERY
    Grocery Outlet

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.6 miles

    2300 Monterey Hwy

South San Jose Apartments and Rentals

94 Rental properties in South San Jose, San Jose, CA.

  • Avalon Willow Glen property

    $2,420+

    Avalon Willow Glen

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    726–1131 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Valley West Apartments property

    Contact for Price

    Valley West Apartments

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    540–1100 Sqft

    Not Available

  • 1776 Apartments property

    $2,700+

    1776 Apartments

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    432–963 Sqft

    2 Units Available

  • The Taft property

    $2,487+

    The Taft

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    465–1040 Sqft

    8 Units Available

  • Rosewalk property

    $2,525+

    Rosewalk

    1–3 Beds • 1–3 Baths

    811–1366 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Summerwind Apartments property

    $2,375+

    Summerwind Apartments

    2–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    1080–1438 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
42.9%
224.9%
utilities
15.4%
37.1%
food
0.8%
14.2%
transportation
4.8%
34.5%
healthcare
12.2%
21.7%

South San Jose Demographics

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South San Jose Reviews

people smiling
  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 7 of 10 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 7 of 10 renters

  • Near Schools

    Yes

    Say 7 of 10 renters

  • Area Has Potholes

    No

    Say 7 of 10 renters

  • Good Place To Raise A Family

    Yes

    Say 7 of 10 renters

  • Tree Lined Streets

    Yes

    Say 7 of 10 renters

South San Jose Transportation

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Car-Dependent

49/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

59/100
Bike Score®

Some Transit

44/100
1 bus stop, 2 train stops, 2 other stops

Mv Transportation

Other

555 Tully Rd

VTA Chaboya Yard

Bus Stop

2240 S 7th St

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Train Stop

550 Parrott St

Source: foursquare.com

South San Jose Schools

Neighborhoods Around South San Jose

NeighborhoodStudioAvg RentAnnual Change
RiverviewNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Willow GlenNeighborhood in San-jose, California$1,872
1%
Central San JoseNeighborhood in San-jose, California$2,860
11%
The WoodsNeighborhood in San-jose, California$2,195
0%
Downtown San JoseNeighborhood in San-jose, California$2,717
5%
JapantownNeighborhood in San-jose, California$4,071
42%
EdenvaleNeighborhood in San-jose, California$2,195
0%
Blossom ValleyNeighborhood in San-jose, California$2,308
3%
Blossom HillNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Sunol-MidtownNeighborhood in San-jose, California$5,175--
Seven TreesNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Garden AlamedaNeighborhood in San-jose, California$2,470--
North CampusNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
RanchoNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Market - AlmadenNeighborhood in San-jose, California$2,803--
Naglee ParkNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Great OaksNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Almaden LakeNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Alma-AlmadenNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
East CampusNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
AlmadenNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Buena VistaNeighborhood in San-jose, California$4,987--
Oak GroveNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Trade WindsNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
TropicanaNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Poco WayNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
CambrianNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Doerr - SteindorfNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
East NorthsideNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
East CampbellNeighborhood in Campbell, California----
Mayfair NorthNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
El Rancho VerdeNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Santa Teresa FoothillsNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
College ParkNeighborhood in San-jose, California----