San Jose Neighborhood

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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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
$2,867,026
Average Rent
$5,760
Vacancy Rate
6.8%

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.

SuburbanLarge HomesOwner Occupied

Quick Facts

Large HomesMore 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 RateHigh
Large Home ShareVery high
Housing AgeMostly built 2000 or later

What buyers will notice right away

High share of executives and professionals, with many advanced degrees.
Neighborhood has a very high proportion of large homes.

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 Community — Majority of residents are executives and professionals with advanced degrees.
Family Friendly — Low child poverty and large homes support family lifestyles.
Executive/Professional Share79.2%
Work From Home Rate30.5%
Child Poverty Rate0.0%

Demographics

Advanced Degree Holders36.7%
Executive/Professional Share79.2%
Income RankTop 1% in U.S.
Asian Ancestry69.6%
Arab Ancestry7.1%
Foreign Born54.6%
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.

Longer Commutes — 31.8% commute 30-45 minutes, near or above average.
Work From Home — 30.5% work from home, much higher than typical.
Main Commute Time30-45 minutes
Drive Alone Rate59.1%
Carpool Rate9.6%
Work From Home Rate30.5%

Homes for sale near 95121

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

$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 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.

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