Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Elva's Coffee Stop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Toast Cafe & Grill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
House of Bagels
Coffee Shop
Barefoot Coffee
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Chromatic Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jasmine Kocha
Coffee Shop
iJAVA Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tapioca Express
Coffee Shop
iJAVA Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Trine's Cafe
Coffee Shop
7Leaves Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Gallery Framing
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Cinelux Almaden Cinema
Cinema
Roberto Adobe & Suñol House
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Children's Musical Theater San Jose
Theatre Arts
Pruneyard Cinema
Cinema
The Place
Nightclub
Children’s Discovery Museum
Museum
Monopoly in the Park
Attraction
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Ainsley House
Museum
Campbell Historical Museum
Museum
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Institute of Contemporary Art San José
Theatre Arts
Institute of Contemporary Art San José
Art Gallery
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
Museum
Downtown Campbell Water Tower
Attraction
Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americano
Art Gallery
Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americano
Theatre Arts
City Lights Theater Company
Theatre Arts
Jeff Garcia Hall of Champions
Museum
The Alameda ArtWorks
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (52) A-
La Villa Deli
Deli
Lucky Liquor
Alcohol
Bagel Guys
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Lincoln Liquor
Alcohol
Rookies Sports Lodge
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Shaved Ice
Sweets
Mariette Chocolates
Sweets
Willow Glen Sweet Shoppe
Sweets
Over Under Sports Bar
Bar
Dolce Sicilia
Sweets
BevMo!
Alcohol
Noah's Bagels
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Togo's
Fast Food
Got2go Pizza
Fast Food
Willow Glen Creamery
Sweets
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Cherry Liquors
Alcohol
Manley Donut
Fast Food
Goosetown
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Cider Junction
Bar
Fitness (17) A+
White Rock Circle Community Center
Community Centre
Barre 3
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Soul Pilates LLC
Gym
Physical Therapy
Gym
Willow Glen Community & Senior Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Kirk Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Left Coast Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Gardner Community Center
Community Centre
Family Matters Counseling Services
Gym
Align Pilates and Dance Conditioning
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Bascom Community Center
Community Centre
Fit Republic Health Clubs
Gym
Sidekick
Gym
Alma Community Center
Community Centre
One Republic Fitness
Gym
Paragon Body
Gym
American Barbell Clubs - San Jose Central
Gym
Washington United Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (10) B
Safeway
Grocery Store
Dick's Bakery
Bakery
Yum Yum Donuts
Bakery
Susie Cakes
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Manley's Donuts
Bakery
Arteagas Food Center
Grocery Store
The Giving Pies Café
Bakery
dd's Discounts
Grocery Store
Zanotto's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
International Bread
Bakery
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Flower Flour
Bakery
Carnitas El Rincon
Butcher
Arteaga's Food Center
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway Bakery
Bakery
La Sonorense
Bakery
Queen’s Donuts
Bakery
Vinh Hing Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (82) A+
Wilcox Park
Park
Dry Creek Village Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Wallenberg Park
Park
Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lincoln Glen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
River Glen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (119) A+
Three Sisters
Clothing
Essence Nail Spa
Beauty
Gold Star Jewelers
Fashion
Bigsby House
Hairdresser
Sachs Day Spa
Beauty
SomeWhair
Beauty
Vogue Nails
Beauty
OZ a Salon
Beauty
Hicklebee's Books
Books
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
camp fashionista
Clothing
The Willow Glen Collective
Furniture
Bloom Boutique
Beauty
Big Ben Hair Salon
Beauty
D'Anna's Florist
Florist
Mann's Jewelers
Fashion
Dynamic Salon
Beauty
VJ Spa and Wellness
Beauty
Xquisite Barbershop
Hairdresser
Whatnots & Doodads
Gift Shop
Glam Bar Salon
Beauty
Scandalous Hair Design
Hairdresser
Details Clothing
Clothing
Touch of Paris Salon
Hairdresser
Elite Image
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. North Valley (A+)

2. Willow Glen (A+)

3. East San Jose (A+)

4. Cambrian Park (A+)

5. Blossom Valley (A)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Willow Glen.
Public Transit Stops (174)
Stops & Stations A+
Hamilton Avenue & Cherry Avenue
Bus Stop
Pine Avenue & Cherry Avenue
Bus Stop
Hamilton Avenue & Hicks Avenue
Bus Stop
Newport Avenue & Pine Avenue
Bus Stop
Newport Avenue & Pine Avenue
Bus Stop
Hamilton Avenue & Hicks Avenue
Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Newport Avenue & Minnesota Avenue
Bus Stop
Hamilton Avenue & Gaton Drive
Bus Stop
Hamilton Avenue & Hamilton Way
Bus Stop
Minnesota Avenue & Newport Avenue
Bus Stop
Minnesota Avenue & Glenpine Drive
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Minnesota Avenue & Glenpine Drive
Bus Stop
Lincoln Avenue & Pine Avenue
Bus Stop
Lincoln Avenue & Pine Avenue
Bus Stop
Lincoln Avenue & Willow Glen Way
Bus Stop
Lincoln Avenue & Willow Glen Way
Bus Stop
Lincoln Avenue & California Avenue
Bus Stop
Lincoln Avenue & Clark Way
Bus Stop
Lincoln Avenue & Minnesota Avenue
Bus Stop
Lincoln Avenue & Byerley Avenue
Bus Stop
Minnesota Avenue & Lincoln Avenue
Bus Stop
Lincoln Avenue & Minnesota Avenue
Bus Stop
Hamilton Avenue & Meridian Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Santa Teresa (A+)

2. Edenvale-Seven Trees (A+)

3. Alum Rock-East Foothills (A+)

4. Blossom Valley (A+)

5. Berryessa (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Willow Glen is 226/100 - which is 62% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Almaden Valley (F)

2. Alum Rock-East Foothills (F)

3. Berryessa (F)

4. Blossom Valley (F)

5. Buena Vista (F)

crime D-

Willow Glen crime rates are 2,758 per 100k, which is 3% lower than California
Property Crime
2,250 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
508 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Evergreen (B+)

2. Berryessa (B)

3. Cambrian Park (B)

4. West San Jose (B-)

5. Almaden Valley (B-)

employment A+

The median income in Willow Glen is $130,927 - which is 105% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$130,927 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. East San Jose (A+)

2. Fairgrounds (A+)

3. Edenvale-Seven Trees (B+)

4. Burbank (C+)

5. Buena Vista (D)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
San Jose Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Smiles
Dentist
DaVita Wellbound San Jose
Clinic
Score Clinic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley
Clinic
Galan Dental
Dentist
Robert A Gong-Guy, DDS
Dentist
Mashouf Orthodontics
Dentist
The Glen Dental
Dentist
San Jose Endodontics
Dentist
Willow Glen Family Dentistry
Dentist
McAllister Chiropractic
Doctor
Unknown Name
Clinic
Bird Avenue Dental Care
Dentist
Willow & Bird Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Royal Dental
Dentist
Lotus Dental Group
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Jose Medical Group
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Alum Rock-East Foothills (A+)

2. Berryessa (A+)

3. Evergreen (A+)

4. North San Jose (A+)

5. Edenvale-Seven Trees (A+)

housing B-

Willow Glen home prices are $1,088,590 - which is 166% higher than California
Home Price
$1,088,590 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
8.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. North San Jose (A)

2. Santa Teresa (B+)

3. Evergreen (B)

4. Berryessa (B)

5. Cambrian Park (B)

schools C+

The Willow Glen graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (16) C-
Willow Glen Middle
Booksin Elementary
Willow Glen Elementary
St Christopher School
Ernesto Galarza Elementary
River Glen
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary
Carden Day School
Blackford Elementary
San Jose Christian School
Schallenberger Elementary
Basis Independent Silicon Valley
My School-Cathedral Of Faith Learning Center
The Creekside School
Sherman Oaks Elementary
Achiever Christian School
Canoas Elementary
Grace Christian School
Bagby Elementary
Gardner Elementary
Rocketship Alma Academy
Sacred Heart Nativty Schools
Rocketship Alma Academy
Live Oak Academy
Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary
High Schools (8) C-
Willow Glen High
Presentation High School
Basis Independent Silicon Valley
University Preparatory Academy Charter
University Preparatory Academy Charter
The Creekside School
Del Mar High
Live Oak Academy
Middle College High
Downtown College Preparatory
Downtown College Preparatory
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education
Notre Dame High School
Abraham Lincoln High
Broadway High
Second Start-Pine Hill School
Branham High
Camden Community Day
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Yerba Buena High
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Pioneer High
Pacific Autism Center For Education
Boynton High
Gunderson High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Almaden Valley (A+)

2. West San Jose (A)

3. Berryessa (A-)

4. Cambrian Park (A-)

5. Evergreen (B-)

ratings A

Willow Glen has an overall rating of 83% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Evergreen (A+)

2. Almaden Valley (A+)

3. West San Jose (A+)

4. Cambrian Park (A+)

5. Berryessa (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Willow Glen, San Jose, CA Area Guide

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Willow Glen Area Facts

  • Willow Glen has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Willow Glen crime rates are 13% lower than the San Jose average
  • Cost of living in Willow Glen is 8% higher than the San Jose average

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Willow Glen San Jose CA Neighborhood Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 06, 2014) I am a lifetime Santa Clara County resident being born in Santa Clara and a resident of Willow Glen a tree-lined neighborhood in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. This neighborhood has diverse architecture dating back to the 1870's through the current day. Like a small to ...Read More wn, with its own main street, Lincoln Avenue, Willow Glen is well known for with tree-lined streets distinctive charming and unique Victorian and Spanish style homes, many of them built from the 1870's to the 1930's.

The neighborhood has the classic front porches from years gone by where their owners and family sit on a warm summer evening greeting those who are strolling down the sidewalks with a friendly "hello". The historic downtown on between Minnesota Avenue and Willow Street offers many family oriented restaurants from breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and "just desert". Tastefully present are sidewalk safes where one can enjoy a pleasant meal under the famous tree-lined streets be the meal Thai, Mexican, Italian, East-Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Greek, or "good old American cuisine" in addition to fine dining. Also featured are with ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, boutiques, yoga hair salons, and much more.

Downtown Willow Glen has pretty much everything I, my spouse and family need. The restaurants range from reasonable to expensive. Downtown Willow Glen a perfect place for a weekend brunch with friends and family, morning coffee, or drinks after work. The entire neighborhood including the business section is very family friendly. willow Glen as a whole is bike friendly, dog friendly, and most importantly family friendly.

There are many clothing stores, bed and bath shops, where many of these establishments are locally owned and operated. Willow Glen is home to two of the Silicon Valley area's only remaining independent bookstores.

Downtown Willow Glen makes me feel as though I have walked back like in time to the 1950's. Every day I anticipate that I will run into Wally, Lumpy and "The Beaver". I love walking around checking out the shops and restaurants.

Willow Glen's residents are laid back and content with plenty of smiles, waves and heart felt "hellos". Dog friendly, family friendly, and bike friendly.

The 19th Annual "Dancin' on the Avenue" is coming up in June 2014 on Lincoln Avenue between Minnesota and Willow. The Community Stage will present performances from local dance groups. The children's area will have a petting zoo, "fun area", face-painting, games and crafts. Many of Willow Glen's restaurants will be enticing patrons with wonderful culinary fare.

The Willow Glen neighborhood in San Jose, California a diverse community with a quiet, pleasant and very livable Silicon Valley attributes close to major freeways and San Jose International Airport.
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Wilcox Park
      Dry Creek Village Park
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      Entertainment

      Gallery Framing
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Cinelux Almaden Cinema
      Roberto Adobe & Suñol House
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Children's Musical Theater San Jose

      Food & Drink

      La Villa Deli
      Lucky Liquor
      Bagel Guys
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Lincoln Liquor
      Rookies Sports Lodge
      Subway
      Shaved Ice

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Willow Glen? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Willow Glen.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Willow Glen? The cost of living in Willow Glen is 226/100 - which is 62% higher than California.
      Willow Glen
      226

      126% more expensive than average

      San Jose
      208

      108% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Willow Glen? Willow Glen crime rates are 2,758, which are 3% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,758 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Willow Glen? The median income in Willow Glen is $130,927 which is 105% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $130,927137% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $67,228125% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Willow Glen 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

      B- Housing

      What are Willow Glen home prices? Willow Glen home prices are $1,088,590 - which is 166% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,088,590489% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,137125% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      14% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Willow Glen have good schools? The Willow Glen graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      3% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      22% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Willow Glen a good place to live? Willow Glen has an overall rating of 83% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      8 total surveys

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