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Is Yerba Buena a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe535
Medium383
Low674
Other4394
357 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape83
Child involved264
Assault72
Other18
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, 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 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, 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, medic Engine One responded to a medical emergency at Steinbeck Library near Lincoln Avenue with cross streets West Olive Street and West San Luis Street. | Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 | Medical Emergency |
| 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, medic 75 responded code 2 to East Longmere off North Third Street; police on scene and the scene is reported secure. | N 3rd St, San Jose, CA | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical triage incident occurred near West Santa Clara Street and North San Pedro Street. Police confirmed the area was secure for emergency responders. | N San Pedro St & W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95110 | Medical Emergency |
| 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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Average Rent
$4,396
Vacancy Rate
5.9%
Vacancy Rate
5.9%
Overview
Yerba Buena is a densely urban neighborhood in San Jose, CA, with a median home price of $930,316, more expensive than 52.4% of California neighborhoods.
The housing stock is mostly small to medium apartments and high-rises, primarily renter occupied, with most buildings constructed between 1970 and 1999.
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Quick Facts
| Median Home Price | $930,316 |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Yerba Buena's housing is dominated by small to medium apartment complexes and high-rises, mostly renter occupied and built mainly between 1970 and 1999.
| Renter Occupied Rate | Majority |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Small to medium apartments and high-rises |
| Housing Age | 82.5% built 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Most housing consists of apartments and high-rises built in a similar era.
More densely populated than 95.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Families & Lifestyle
Yerba Buena features a diverse occupational mix and a multilingual community with low child poverty.
Diverse Community — Significant Mexican (49.7%) and Asian (29.6%) ancestry populations.
Multilingual Households — Spanish is most common (44.9%), with Vietnamese and Tagalog also spoken.
| Child Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing and Labor Employment | 35.1% |
| Executive and Professional Employment | 28.2% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Above average |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| Asian Ancestry | 29.6% |
| Iranian Ancestry | 2.7% |
| Foreign Born | 50.6% |
| Top Languages | ["Spanish","English","Vietnamese","Tagalog","Languages of India"] |
Commute
Most residents drive alone or carpool, with many enjoying shorter commutes.
Yerba Buena offers manageable commute times with a high rate of carpooling, reflecting community travel habits.
Short Commutes — 48.5% of commuters spend 15-30 minutes traveling to work.
Car Ownership — 67.8% drive alone to work.
Carpooling Popularity — 24.3% carpool, ranking above 96.6% of U.S. neighborhoods.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 67.8% |
| Carpool Rate | 24.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Yerba Buena?
The median home price is $930,316.
What type of housing is common?
Mostly small to medium apartments and high-rises built 1970-1999.
How do most residents commute?
Most drive alone or carpool, with 24.3% carpooling.