San Jose, CA Neighborhood

Is Ramblewood a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
73

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe382
Medium292
Low521
Other3547

298 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape56
Child involved220
Assault49
Other22

Crime Details:

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

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, responders are dispatched to an apparent elevator emergency call at an apartment complex in San Jose, where an emergency phone reported an activation but no one spoke on the line.San Jose, CA 95123Rescue / Technical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported electric bike battery explosion at a house near Bikini Avenue, Kiltown Way, and Paper Lane in San Jose. The caller said the e-bike exploded inside the home, was moved outside, and was apparently on fire.Bikini Ave, San Jose, CA 95122Fire
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medic unit requests and receives approval to respond code 3 to a hospital in San Jose, possibly Kaiser Santa Teresa.Hospital Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95119Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving abdominal pain is reported near Brown and Lane off Edenview Drive.Edenview Dr, San Jose, CAMedical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 52 dispatched with a medical emergency near Oakridge Mall at Great Oaks. The call was later upgraded to a higher priority response.Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel are responding code 3 to a reported vehicle accident near South Third Street and East William Street in San Jose.E William St & S Third St, San Jose, CA 95112Traffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a driver reported being unable to turn left onto Ocala Avenue in San Jose due to roadwork cones blocking the street earlier than expected. Dispatch provided an alternate route using Capitol Expressway, Story Road, White Road, and Ocala Avenue.Ocala Ave & S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148Road Closure
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 21 is dispatched to a medical emergency near Sussex Drive and nearby cross streets in San Jose for a 69-year-old man reportedly choking on saliva. Engine 2 is canceled while the call is triaged as a higher-priority medical response.Sussex Dr, San Jose, CA 95127Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were called to an address near Da Vinci Court for a 51-year-old male who had surgery and is experiencing tingling in hands and feet.Da Vinci Ct, San Jose, CA 95148Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call occurred near Glen Dixon Court and Andorra Drive in the area covered by Station 21.Glen Dixon Ct, San Jose, CA 95148Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price
$1,395,377
Average Rent
$5,497
Vacancy Rate
1.1%

Overview

Ramblewood is an urban neighborhood in San Jose, CA, with a median home price of $1,395,377, more expensive than 79.5% of California neighborhoods.

The housing stock mainly consists of medium to large single-family homes built mostly between 1970 and 1999, with a very low vacancy rate of 1.1%, indicating tight supply.

UrbanEstablishedSingle-family homes

Quick Facts

Asian Ancestry70.6%

Housing market and real estate character

Ramblewood's housing is dominated by medium to large single-family homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with high owner occupancy and very low vacancies.

Housing Age (Built 1970-1999)93.3%
Vacancy Rate1.1%
Owner OccupiedMajority
Housing TypeMedium to large single-family homes and townhomes

What buyers will notice right away

Nearly all homes were built in the same period, giving the neighborhood a uniform look.
Very low vacancy rates indicate strong demand and limited supply.

Families & Lifestyle

Ramblewood is a wealthy neighborhood with a strong Asian presence and a significant portion of residents enrolled in college.

Cultural Concentration — 70.6% Asian ancestry with Vietnamese as the most common language spoken at home (43.8%).
Affluent and Educated — High income and low childhood poverty rates reflect economic strength.
College Enrollment12.3%
Child Poverty Rate2.7%
Executive/Professional Employment44.9%

Demographics

Executive/Professional Share44.9%
Income LevelWealthy
Asian Ancestry70.6%
Foreign Born54.4%
Top Languages["Vietnamese 43.8%","English","Spanish","Tagalog","Chinese"]

Commute

Residents mostly drive alone or carpool, with typical commute times shorter than average.

Ramblewood shows strong carpooling and moderate commute times, typical of urban neighborhoods.

Carpooling — Nearly a quarter of commuters carpool, exceeding most U.S. neighborhoods.
Moderate Commute — Most residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
Main Commute Time15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate62.3%
Carpool Rate23.8%

Homes for sale near 95121

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$789,900
4 bd | 3 ba | 2,373 sqft
95121 N ELLIS LANDING Road
Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
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4 bd | 4 ba | 3,046 sqft
Build a Veev Home on Your Homesite Plan, Veev San Jose
San Jose, CA, 95121
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$299,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,651 sqft
3135 Oakbridge Dr #3135
San Jose, CA, 95121
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$639,900
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,731 sqft
1520 E Capitol Expy Space 34
San Jose, CA, 95121
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$999,900
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,216 sqft
2561 Yerba Bank Ct #0
San Jose, CA, 95121
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$775,000
4 bd | 3 ba | 2,332 sqft
95121 N Ellis Landing Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of homes are common in Ramblewood?

Mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes built between 1970 and 1999.

How affluent is Ramblewood?

It is a wealthy neighborhood with incomes higher than 87.6% of U.S. neighborhoods and low childhood poverty.

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