
Is Silver Creek South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in San Jose, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
298 Registered Offenders Nearby
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, 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 95122 | Fire |
| 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, 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 95123 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As 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 95112 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As 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 95148 | Road Closure |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As 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 95127 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As 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 95148 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As 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 95148 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview
Silver Creek South is a suburban neighborhood in San Jose, CA, known for large single-family homes and townhomes mostly built since 2000.
The neighborhood has a moderate vacancy rate of 6.8%, near the national median.
Quick Facts
| Large Homes | More than 99.2% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Silver Creek South's housing stock is dominated by owner-occupied large single-family homes built mostly since 2000.
| Owner Occupied Rate | High |
|---|---|
| Large Home Share | Very high |
| Housing Age | Mostly built 2000 or later |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Silver Creek South is a wealthy, executive-oriented neighborhood with a low child poverty rate and a high rate of advanced degrees.
| Executive/Professional Share | 79.2% |
|---|---|
| Work From Home Rate | 30.5% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
Demographics
| Advanced Degree Holders | 36.7% |
|---|---|
| Executive/Professional Share | 79.2% |
| Income Rank | Top 1% in U.S. |
| Asian Ancestry | 69.6% |
| Arab Ancestry | 7.1% |
| Foreign Born | 54.6% |
| Top Languages | ["English","Vietnamese","Languages of India","Arabic","Chinese"] |
Commute
Silver Creek South residents have longer commutes on average, with a high rate of working from home.
Residents balance longer commutes with a high work-from-home rate, reflecting executive lifestyles.
| Main Commute Time | 30-45 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 59.1% |
| Carpool Rate | 9.6% |
| Work From Home Rate | 30.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Silver Creek South?
The median home price is $2,867,026, higher than 96.3% of California neighborhoods.
How large are the homes?
The neighborhood has more large homes than 99.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.
What is the work-from-home rate?
30.5% of residents work from home, higher than 95.0% of U.S. neighborhoods.