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A friendly, walkable community
Located 5 miles west of downtown San Jose, the neighborhood of Cory has a lot going for it, but according to local resident Jessica Mills, community is its greatest asset. “Everyone here loves living here, and is friendly and helpful,” says Mills, who's also a Realtor with Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. “People want that sense of community, which has been kind of lost elsewhere, but not here. Cory is easy to fall in love with.” Upscale shopping at Westfield Valley Fair and parks like the Municipal Rose Garden are within walking distance, and Interstates 880 and 280 make commuting a breeze.
The Municipal Rose Garden Near The Cory Neighborhood.
Valley Fair is a great place to shop in the Cory neighborhood.
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Ranch-style and New Traditional homes on tree-lined streets
Colorful crepe myrtles and towering sweetgum trees shade Cory’s sidewalk-lined streets, where midcentury ranch-style homes sit close together behind manicured lawns and well-tended gardens. “It’s a unique little pocket because it’s not custom like so many neighborhoods here,” Mills says. “A lot of homes were small Craftsman ranchers that people have made their own with eclectic upgrades. You see a lot of bigger homes now.” Buyers can also find 21st-century Craftsman-inspired New Traditional homes. A midcentury three-bedroom ranch can start at $1.1 million, while a 2024 four-bedroom New Traditional can cost $2.8 million. Cory’s popularity and competitive market have caused prices to go up 17% from 2023. The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 3 out of 10, compared with the national average of 4.
Beautiful White Rancher In The Cory Neighborhood.
A Gabled Roof Makes This Home Stand Out In The Cory Neighborhood.
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Join the band at Abraham Lincoln High
Local kids can start at Merritt Trace Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche, then attend the B-minus-rated Herbert Hoover Middle. Abraham Lincoln High earns a B-plus and is a visual and performing arts magnet school; students can learn video production, perform in the annual one-act play festival or join one of 16 musical ensembles. Private options include the A-rated St. Martin of Tours School for pre-kindergarten through Grade 8, and for high schoolers, the A-plus-rated Bellarmine College Preparatory School.
The Colorful Facade Of The Abraham Lincoln High School.
Entrance Of The Herbert Hoover Middle School In The Cory Neighborhood.
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Explore the Ant Park
The San Jose American Little League ballpark sits in the neighborhood’s center, so the sounds of home runs and cheering families are common in Cory; local kids can join baseball or softball leagues and compete against teams from nearby neighborhoods. “It gets loud, but everybody likes it because it's fun loud,” Mills says. “You see a lot of the neighborhood there.” Kids also get a kick out of the War Memorial Playground in Cory’s north, commonly known as “Ant Park” because of its large concrete sculptures of ants and an anthill. The 5-acre free Municipal Rose Garden in the east is known across San Jose for its stunning display of over 3,500 roses. At the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, which has a large collection of Egyptian artifacts, history buffs can take ancient Egyptian history classes, and kids can enroll in the Junior Archaeologist program. Nearby houses of worship include the Church of the Valley and Buddhi Vihara.
The War Memorial Playground is a great place to take your kids to play in the Cory Area.
A Beautiful Fountain Sits At The Center Of The Municipal Rose Garden.
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Imported Italian goods at Valley Fair’s Eataly
The Westfield Valley Fair, an upscale shopping mall with over 200 stores, is in Cory’s south. Residents are within walking distance, but those living close to Valley Fair may experience more traffic during the holiday season. Eataly is a particularly popular market in the mall, with two Italian restaurants and a European-style grocery store offering fresh pasta and imported cheeses. Santana Row, just south of Valley Fair, has more high-end retail and restaurants in an outdoor village-like setting. Mio Viocino to the north has been a local favorite for Italian comfort food since 1992. “It’s a little mom-and-pop that has that old-school neighborhood feel,” Mills says. “The waiters know almost everybody. It’s very homey and nostalgic.” Local produce is available at the weekly Santana Row Farmers Market, and nearby grocery options include Zanotto’s Family Market and Lucky.
Eataly is a great place to get your Italian gelato fix in the Cory neighborhood.
Santana Row Features Myriad Of High End Stores And Eatery's.
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Near Interstates 880 and 280
Interstate 880 borders Cory to the east, and Interstate 280 is less than a mile south; residents near I-880 may hear traffic noise. The Diridon Station is 3 miles east, where residents can hop on the Caltrain to San Francisco, 50 miles away, or use the Valley Transportation (VTA) light rail to get around San Jose. The VTA bus stops along Winchester Boulevard. There are dedicated bike lanes on Monroe and Hedding Streets, and sidewalks make the area pedestrian-friendly. O’Connor Hospital is less than a mile east, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is 2 miles south. San José Mineta International Airport is a 4-mile trip.
The 880 connects to every highway in San Jose.
The San Jose Diridon Transit Center offers easy access to the rest of Silicon Valley.
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The San Jose Sharks play at the SAP Center, also known as the Shark Tank.
Santa Clara’s Fourth of July fireworks
Cory’s well-connected location gives it access to events across the peninsula, including Santa Clara’s Fourth of July Celebration at Mission College; families here can play lawn games and listen to local bands before the big fireworks show. At the SAP Center, 3 miles east, hockey fans can watch the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks, and nationally known musicians like Justin Timberlake and Aventura regularly perform concerts.
Neighborhood alignment with Dr. Oz
One of Cory’s friendliest residents is local chiropractor Dr. Osborne, known by locals as Dr. Oz. “He’s a beloved resource to a lot of parents in the neighborhood,” Mills says. “He lives here, and I see him walking around with his dogs. Anytime you see him walking, you see everybody saying hi.” His office, Discover Chiropractic on Bascom Avenue, sees patients and hosts community wellness classes, and Mills says, “Every time I go in there, I see half the neighborhood.”
Cory is at low risk for wildfires, but residents might experience smoke during wildfires in the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south. Locals can sign up for alerts from the city of San Jose and Santa Clara County to learn about potential smoke hazards.
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Parks in this Area
Everett Alvarez Jr Park
Frank M. Santana Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Washington Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
War Memorial Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Parking Lot
Dorothy Ellenburg Community Park
Thomas Barrett Park
Trails
Pickleball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
7 min drive
Bus
Stevens Creek & Valley Fair & Santana Row
Bus
Winchester & Tulip
Bus
Winchester & Newhall
Bus
Winchester & Forest
Bus
Winchester & Woodland
Bus
Forest & Monroe
Bus
Winchester & Stevens Creek
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cory
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cory Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cory, San Jose sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cory, San Jose over the last 12 months is $84,000, down 75% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,748
Median Age
44
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$154,167
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$175,240
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
53.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.7%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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