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Almaden Valley Area Facts

  • Almaden Valley has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Almaden Valley crime rates are 39% lower than the San Jose average
  • Cost of living in Almaden Valley is 17% higher than the San Jose average
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Almaden Valley is a gem in the bay area User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 16, 2021) We love living in Almaden Valley, true gem in the Bay area, tucked next to Los Gatos.
Homes? Beautiful, upscale, spacious, character, spectacular views.
Neighborhoods? Beautifully maintained, tree-lined streets, Mt Umunhum backdrops, almost no crime
Schools? Top 2 - Leland & Pion ...Read More eer HS - in SJUSD (US News & Niche). Private schools Stratford, Challenger, Harker, Bellarmine etc.
Shopping? 5-10 mins to Almaden Plaza, Blossom hill, Westfield Oakridge mall
Restaurants? Endless incl. famous La Foret, local cafes Blvd, Spectra etc
Downtown? 15-20 mins to Downtown Los Gatos, Campbell, Santana Row
Nature? AlmadenLake, QuicksilverCountyPark, 15+ parks, many trails incl. local Los Alamitos Creek Trail. Outdoorsy lifestyle. 35 mins to Santa Cruz beaches.
Commute? Right by 85/87. 15-30 mins to South Bay employers. Longer pre-covid like anywhere
Neighbors? Educated, families, diverse, friendly, not nosy, active
Negatives? No nightlife (go to downtowns above); a plus for families though. Crazy house prices given the positives Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Almaden Valley? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Parma Park
      Pfeiffer Park
      Almaden Meadows
      Jeffrey Fontana Park
      Greystone Park
      Guadalupe Oak Grove Park
      Almaden Lake Park
      Foothill Park

      Entertainment

      Golfland USA
      Century 20 Oakridge and XD
      Bowlero San Jose
      Rebel Yell Haunted House
      Outdoor theatre stage
      Auditorium
      Hanging Tree
      Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Tacos al Pastor
      Togo's
      Baskin-Robbins
      Burger King
      Charlie’s Cheesecake Works
      Ernie’s Liquor and Wine
      Almaden Market
      Eaven Liquor Store

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Almaden Valley? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Almaden Valley.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Almaden Valley? The cost of living in Almaden Valley is 243/100 - which is 74% higher than California.
      Almaden Valley
      243

      143% more expensive than average

      San Jose
      208

      108% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Almaden Valley? Almaden Valley crime rates are 926, which are 67% lower than California
      Total Crime
      926 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 108  

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -52%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Almaden Valley? The median income in Almaden Valley is $181,680 which is 185% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $181,680228% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $74,718150% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Almaden Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      San Jose Behavioral Health
      MEDvidi
      Kaiser Permanente San Jose
      Good Samaritan Hospital
      O’Connor Hospital
      Regional Medical Center of San Jose
      Palo Alto Medical Foundation

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      LifePlus Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Laser Eye Center
      CPR Station
      Almaden Pediatrics
      Japan Town Medical Group
      Tran Medical Clinic
      Mong-Hoa Thi Truong, M.D.
      Steven Phuc Vo, M.D.
      Võ Thị Tâm

      C+ Housing

      What are Almaden Valley home prices? Almaden Valley home prices are $1,176,574 - which is 187% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,176,574537% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,922208% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Almaden Valley have good schools? The Almaden Valley graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      57% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Almaden Valley a good place to live? Almaden Valley has an overall rating of 93% from 22 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      22 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      21 total surveys

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