Silver Creek, San Jose
Is Silver Creek a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe64
Medium80
Low131
Other579
200 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape45
Child involved146
Assault37
Other11
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, 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 95123 | Rescue / Technical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As 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 95119 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving abdominal pain is reported near Brown and Lane off Edenview Drive. | Edenview Dr, San Jose, CA | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched code 3 for a possible unconscious diabetic patient near Escalonia Court and Prune Tree. One medic unit was canceled while another was identified as a potentially closer unit but remained about 20 to 25 minutes away, with another medic still on scene. | Escalonia Ct, San Jose, CA 95121 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a high-rise fire alarm near a hospital on Hospital Parkway in San Jose. Another unit reported a possible vehicle incident with two people out of a vehicle on the roadside and began investigating. Police then canceled the response, and the fire units and ambulance were returned to service. | Hospital Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95119 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical team responded to assist an intoxicated man who fell near Hospital Parkway. The fire and ambulance units arrived on scene to provide aid. | Hospital Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95119 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are responding code 3 near Montgomery Court for a sick patient. | Montgomery Ct, San Jose, CA 95135 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 50 was dispatched code 3 to a school gym behind Bernal Intermediate in San Jose for a reported seizure medical emergency. | San Ignacio Ave, San Jose, CA 95119 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Montgomery Corner close to Montgomery Lane. Fire unit Engine 11 was dispatched to the area covered by Station 11. | Montgomery Corner, San Jose, CA 95135 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Bernal Middle School on San Ignacio Avenue, close to Curie Drive and Emmerich Drive, in Station 27's area. Engine 27 was dispatched. | San Ignacio Ave, San Jose, CA 95119 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$2,908,557
Average Rent
$5,760
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview of Silver Creek
Silver Creek is a suburban neighborhood in San Jose, CA, featuring mostly large single-family homes and townhomes built primarily between 1970 and 1999.
The neighborhood is very wealthy with a high concentration of educated executives and a very low vacancy rate, indicating strong housing demand.
SuburbanWealthyExecutive LifestyleLow Vacancy
Quick Facts
| Housing Age | 80.7% built 1970-1999 |
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Housing market and real estate character
Silver Creek's housing stock is dominated by large homes mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with a very low vacancy rate indicating tight supply.
| Large Homes (4+ bedrooms) | More than 96.5% of US neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Housing Age Concentration | 80.7% built 1970-1999 |
| Owner Occupied Rate | High |
What buyers will notice right away
Most homes built in a single period, giving the neighborhood a consistent look.
Very low vacancy rate suggests strong demand and limited supply.
Families & Lifestyle
Silver Creek attracts wealthy, educated executives and families, offering a stable and upscale suburban environment.
High owner occupancy supports residential stability.
The neighborhood's low child poverty and high executive presence indicate a family-friendly, affluent community.
Executive Lifestyle — Rated better for executive lifestyles than 99.9% of California neighborhoods.
Family Friendly — Very low child poverty and large homes support family needs.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Executive Professional Share | 81.3% |
Demographics
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 77.4% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Manager, Professional Share | 81.3% |
| Wealth Rank | Top 0.6% |
| Asian Ancestry | 65.6% |
| Canadian Ancestry | 1.5% |
| Vietnamese Speakers | 16.6% |
| Foreign Born | 48.2% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone or carpool, with commute times generally shorter than average but some long commutes present.
Silver Creek's commute patterns reflect a suburban neighborhood with mostly car travel and generally shorter commutes.
Predominantly Car Commuters — Most residents drive alone or carpool.
Shorter Commutes — Largest group commutes 15-30 minutes.
Some Long Commutes — Notable minority commute over an hour.
| Drive Alone Rate | 64.7% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 7.0% |
| Typical Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
| Long Commute (1+ hour) | 11.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Silver Creek?
The median home price is $2,908,557, more expensive than 96.7% of California neighborhoods.
What is the vacancy rate?
The vacancy rate is 0.8%, lower than 91.7% of U.S. neighborhoods.
How educated are residents?
77.4% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, higher than 96.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.