Cupertino Neighborhood

Is Salem Hills by Thrust / Oak Knoll Hills a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe99

Medium53

Low126

Other1009

177 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape26

Child involved146

Assault31

Other7

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units are dispatched code 3 to a location on East El Camino Real near Crestview Drive in Mountain View, with Medic 16 confirming response.	E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid dispatch was requested near East El Camino Real, Mountain View, involving cross streets Crestview Drive and West El Camino Real. The incident may involve a preliminary medical emergency.	E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a patient on Alhambra Avenue in the Montebello area appears to have an injury with a chunk of skin missing after breaking up a cat fight. Medical units responded to the scene.	Alhambra Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched Code 3 to a reported vehicle collision on eastbound Stevens Creek Boulevard near a business called (person_name withheld). California Highway Patrol was reported on scene and Cal Fire was completing an apparent medical assessment.	Stevens Creek Blvd, California	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a fall incident with suspected code two status was reported near Puente Court. A closer medical unit was later requested for the same fall call.	Puente Ct, Saratoga, CA 95070	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 27 is dispatched code 3 to a reported crash where a vehicle has struck a tree near Canyon Oak and Sarah Street in Cupertino.	Canyon Oak Way, Cupertino, CA 95014	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched to (number withheld) West El Camino Real for a person who collapsed near the pool. Units responded code 3.	W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched code 3 to a reported vehicle accident near the 700 block of El Camino Real in Mountain View. A rescue medic unit advised they were en route while dispatch indicated the call was not yet in their system.	E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews respond to a pediatric urgent care clinic on East El Camino Real in Mountain View for a reported three-year-old with an allergic reaction after an EpiPen was used.	E El Camino Real 2nd floor, Mountain View, CA 94040	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible medical emergency at a park in Sunnyvale, where a woman caller said her boyfriend was having heart problems near the south end of the park. A fire engine unit was dispatched to respond.	Panama Park, 755 Dartshire Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$2,792,299

Average Rent

$5,760

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Salem Hills by Thrust / Oak Knoll Hills is an urban neighborhood in Cupertino, CA, featuring small to medium single-family homes and apartments built mostly between 1940 and 1999.

The area is wealthy and retiree-friendly, with a low child poverty rate and a high proportion of residents with graduate degrees.

UrbanRetiree-FriendlyHighly Educated

Quick Facts

Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 7.7% in California

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Salem Hills by Thrust / Oak Knoll Hills includes small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, with a mix of owners and renters.

Vacancy Rate	5.5%
Housing Age	Built mostly between 1940 and 1999

What buyers will notice right away

Mix of single-family homes and apartments suits various lifestyles.

Vacancy rates suggest steady demand for housing.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood suits retirees, highly educated executives, and college students, offering peace, safety, and diverse housing.

Peaceful and safe environment ideal for retirees.

High education levels foster a cultured community.

Retirees — Top 7.7% retiree-friendly neighborhood in California.

Executives & Students — Popular among highly educated professionals and college students.

Graduate Degree Holders	36.6%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics

Graduate Degree Holders	36.6%
Executive & Professional Share	64.4%
Wealth Rank	Among top 3.6% wealthiest U.S. neighborhoods
Asian Ancestry	65.0%
Iranian Ancestry	4.4%
Chinese Language Speakers	28.8%
Foreign Born	54.4%

Commute

Most residents have short commutes, with a high rate of solo driving to work.

Salem Hills by Thrust / Oak Knoll Hills offers convenient commutes typical of urban neighborhoods with high car usage.

Short Commutes — 38.0% of commuters spend 15-30 minutes traveling to work.

Car Dependent — Majority drive alone, reflecting typical urban transportation patterns.

Main Commute Time	15 to 30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	76.0%

Homes for sale near 95014

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,198,000

2 bd | 2 ba | 1,060 sqft

10977 Northseal Sq

Cupertino, CA, 95014