San Jose Neighborhood

Is Windmill Springs 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
$1,326,891
Average Rent
$5,760
Vacancy Rate
0%

Overview

Windmill Springs is an urban neighborhood in San Jose, CA, with a median home price of $1,326,891 and average rent of $5,760.

The housing supply is extremely tight with a 0.0% vacancy rate, and the community has a strong Asian presence with Vietnamese as the predominant home language.

Upper-middle incomeLarge detached homesUrban neighborhoodVery low vacancy

Quick Facts

Population DensityUrban

Housing market and real estate character

Windmill Springs' housing stock is dominated by large detached single-family homes and townhomes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with very low vacancy and strong owner occupancy.

Owner Occupied RateHigh
Detached Single-Family HomesDominant
Large HomesMore large homes than 98.2% of U.S. neighborhoods

What buyers will notice right away

No vacant homes indicate very strong demand or limited supply.
Most homes have four or more bedrooms, rare among U.S. neighborhoods.

Families & Lifestyle

Windmill Springs has a diverse occupational mix with a strong executive and professional presence and a significant Asian cultural community.

Cultural Diversity — Nearly three-quarters of residents have Asian ancestry, with Vietnamese as the most common home language.
Executive, Management, Professional35.2%
Manufacturing and Laborer26.4%

Demographics

Upper-Middle IncomeAbove average
Child Poverty Rate0.8%
Asian Ancestry74.5%
Vietnamese Language58.7% speak at home
Foreign Born53.2%

Commute

Most residents have short commutes, with a majority driving alone to work.

Windmill Springs offers relatively short commutes and high car usage, typical of many urban neighborhoods.

Short Commutes — Most workers commute 15-30 minutes.
Car Dependency — Majority drive alone, with some carpooling.
Typical Commute Time15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate69.2%
Carpool Rate14.4%

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 is the median home price?

The median home price is $1,326,891.

What languages are commonly spoken?

Vietnamese is the most common, spoken by 58.7% of households, along with English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Chinese.

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