Silver Creek Southwest, San Jose
Is Silver Creek Southwest 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)
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
$1,653,717
Average Rent
$5,760
Vacancy Rate
0%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview of Silver Creek Southwest
Silver Creek Southwest is a rural neighborhood in San Jose, CA, with mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, mostly owner-occupied and built between 1970 and 1999 or later.
The neighborhood is wealthy with a zero vacancy rate, indicating very strong housing demand and limited supply.
RuralWealthyExecutive LifestyleZero Vacancy
Quick Facts
| Large Homes (4+ bedrooms) | More than 97.1% of US neighborhoods |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Silver Creek Southwest has a very low vacancy rate and a high share of large homes, with most housing built between 1970 and 1999.
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1970-1999 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied Rate | High |
What buyers will notice right away
Zero vacancy rate indicates very strong demand and limited supply.
High share of large homes makes the neighborhood visually distinctive and family-friendly.
Families & Lifestyle
Silver Creek Southwest attracts wealthy, educated executives and families, offering a comfortable rural lifestyle with strong community stability.
High owner occupancy supports residential stability.
The neighborhood's low child poverty and executive presence indicate a family-friendly, affluent community.
Executive Lifestyle — Rated better for executive lifestyles than 98.0% of California neighborhoods.
Family Friendly — Very low child poverty and large homes support family needs.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Executive Professional Share | 61.0% |
Demographics
| Executive, Manager, Professional Share | 61.0% |
|---|---|
| Wealth Rank | Top 2.3% |
| Asian Ancestry | 53.4% |
| Vietnamese Speakers | 12.9% |
| Foreign Born | 41.5% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone or carpool, with longer commute times than average reflecting the rural setting.
Silver Creek Southwest's commute patterns reflect a rural neighborhood with car dependency and longer commute times.
Predominantly Car Commuters — Most residents drive alone or carpool.
Longer Commutes — Largest group commutes 45-60 minutes.
| Drive Alone Rate | 69.0% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 10.6% |
| Typical Commute Time | 45-60 minutes |
Homes for sale near 95138
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Silver Creek Southwest?
The median home price is $1,653,717, more expensive than 85.1% of California neighborhoods.
What is the vacancy rate?
The vacancy rate is 0.0%, lower than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods.
How diverse is Silver Creek Southwest?
The neighborhood has a high Asian ancestry population (53.4%) and a significant Vietnamese-speaking community (12.9%).