San Jose Real Estate — Homes, Prices & Market Trends
Live market data, median prices, school ratings & current listings — updated through March 2026.
San Jose at a Glance
Data through March 2026 · Source: Redfin Data Center
Market Data
Source: Redfin · updated monthly
Data provided by Xavier Williams Real Estate via Redfin Data Center
What Makes San Jose Special
Silicon Valley's capital city and Northern California's largest municipality, San Jose encompasses 180 square miles and more than 200 distinct neighborhoods — from the Victorian row houses of Willow Glen to the ranch homes of Almaden Valley, from luxury townhomes near Santana Row to family-oriented subdivisions in Evergreen and Blossom Hill.
For tech buyers, San Jose offers relative value versus Cupertino and Palo Alto. Median prices near $1.3–1.5M give first-time homeowners meaningful purchasing power while keeping them minutes from Apple Park, NVIDIA headquarters, and the planned Google transit village near Diridon Station. South San Jose neighborhoods trail Cupertino in school rankings but offer Leland and Lynbrook clusters that compete with the best in Santa Clara County.
The city's demographic breadth — 40% Asian, 32% Hispanic — reflects the global nature of Silicon Valley's workforce and creates one of the most culturally rich environments in the Bay Area. BART connectivity, VTA light rail, and Caltrain at Diridon station make San Jose the best-connected city in the valley for commuters working anywhere from Oakland to San Francisco.
For buyers prioritizing variety, value, and long-term upside from urban investment, no other Silicon Valley city offers the same range of options at San Jose's price points.
School Districts & Ratings
School quality is one of the strongest drivers of property values in Silicon Valley. Verify district boundaries by address before making any offer.
Elementary & Middle
San Jose Unified, Evergreen, Campbell Union
High School District
San Jose Unified HS, East Side Union HS
Top-Rated Schools
Leland High (10/10), Lynbrook High (9/10), Evergreen Valley High (9/10)
Xavier's note: School quality varies significantly by sub-district. Almaden Valley and Blossom Hill clusters rank highest.
Commute Times from San Jose
Estimated times to major Silicon Valley employers. Off-peak driving times; transit assumes no major delays.
| Employer | Location | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Park | Cupertino | 20–30 min | 45–55 min |
| Google HQ | Mtn View | 25–35 min | 50 min via Caltrain |
| Meta | Menlo Park | 35–50 min | 60 min via Caltrain |
| NVIDIA HQ | Santa Clara | 20–30 min | 35 min via VTA |
Commute times are estimates based on typical off-peak conditions. Peak-hour times may be 1.5-2x longer on Highway 85, 101, and 280.
Current Listings in San Jose
Live MLS listings updated in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions — San Jose
The median sale price in San Jose is approximately $1.3–1.5M for single-family homes, depending on the neighborhood and time of year. Data-driven neighborhoods like Almaden Valley and Willow Glen command premiums above the city median.
Almaden Valley and Blossom Hill (served by Leland High), and homes zoned for Lynbrook High in the western part of the city, consistently earn the highest school ratings. The Evergreen School District on the East Side also ranks well for K–8.
San Jose runs 1.5–2 months of supply with roughly 60% of homes selling above list price. Well-priced homes in desirable neighborhoods typically receive multiple offers within the first week.
Compare San Jose with Nearby Cities
See how San Jose stacks up against neighboring markets — prices, inventory, and competition.
Explore San Jose with Xavier
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