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Hyde Park

Hyde Park

$1,101,363 Average Value
$848 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale
Hyde Park sits at the intersection of many major highways.
Hyde Park sits at the intersection of many major highways.

Why buyers choose Hyde Park for its location and access

Hyde Park is a low-key residential neighborhood with light industrial areas just north of Japantown. The area is well-connected to major highways, transit options and nearby job centers, making it a convenient base for commuters. Inside the neighborhood, tree-lined streets offer older single-family homes and newer infill housing. The community also has a handful of local restaurants, but most people head to nearby Japantown or Downtown San Jose for daily errands and entertainment. Overall, it’s Hyde Park’s central location that attracts buyers to the area.

Explore older homes and newer infill at a wide price range

Hyde Park’s residential areas usually fly under the radar. “Not a lot of people know about it,” says Michelle Elliott, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty. “It’s small, so people think about it mostly as part of Japantown.” But if you look closely at the community’s tree-lined streets, you’ll see that homes here are a bit older than the ones Japantown offers. Most houses are from the early to mid-1900s, excluding the infill housing added in the early 2000s. Ranch-style homes and bungalows are common styles, but there are also cottages and Spanish Revival houses around. Newer condos, townhouses and apartments lean more contemporary.

Over 70% of residents are renters, but the area still attracts homeowners. Buyers can find condos selling between the upper $600,000s and the mid-$900,000s. Single-family homes and townhouses occasionally fall into that range, too, but they’re more likely to cost between $1 million and $1.8 million.

Many homes have Spanish Revival details, like red tile roofs.
Many homes have Spanish Revival details, like red tile roofs.
Single-family homes are usually from the mid-1900s.
Single-family homes are usually from the mid-1900s.
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Commuters are near major highways, job centers and transit options

The community is very well-connected. State Route 87, Interstate 880 and Highway 101 all border the neighborhood, and San Jose Mineta International Airport is just across the highway from the community. This makes commuting all around San Jose and the Silicon Valley quick and convenient. “You’re pretty close to North San Jose, which employs a lot of tech workers,” says Jeff Hansen, broker with eXp Realty. Commuters are also within 20 miles of Palo Alto and Menlo Park, where other major tech companies are headquartered. There is a lot of industry in the neighborhood, too, including contractor warehouses, supply stores and several Santa Clara government offices.

If you want to get around without driving, you can catch VTA buses along main roads or hop on the light rail at Civic Center Station. The green line stretches from Campbell in the southwest to Mountain View in the northwest.

Catch the light rail at Civic Center Station to commute around Silicon Valley.
Catch the light rail at Civic Center Station to commute around Silicon Valley.
VTA buses make stops around the neighborhood.
VTA buses make stops around the neighborhood.
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The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, but errands require a car

Hyde Park is moderately walkable and bikeable, depending on what you want to accomplish. You can easily stroll along neighborhood streets, but daily errands typically require a car. Bike lanes line a few major roads, like Fourth Street, so “some people like to bike down to Japantown to look at the shops or get something to eat,” says Realtor Olympia Pistalu with Compass.

Muwekma Ohlone Middle School is inside the neighborhood.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School is inside the neighborhood.

Students attend middle school inside the community

The neighborhood is part of the San Jose Unified School District. Muwekma Ohlone Middle School is located in the heart of Hyde Park, so many kids can walk or bike to and from school.

Karimi Restaurant offers halal cuisine.
Karimi Restaurant offers halal cuisine.

Explore casual local restaurants and Japantown’s food scene

Hyde Park has more dining options than you might expect. Some popular restaurants within walking distance of homes include:

  • Smoking Pig BBQ Company, which serves slow-cooked meats and sandwiches in a casual environment
  • Shark Boy Fish and Chips, a laidback spot for crispy fried seafood
  • Karimi Restaurant, a sit-down Halal restaurant serving authentic Indian and Pakistani fare
  • Danbi Korean Restaurant, which offers Korean barbecue and hot stone pot dishes
More options are in neighboring Japantown. Its central commercial corridor is a hotspot for Japanese cuisine and boutique shopping. The neighborhood is also 2 miles from downtown San Jose, the city’s epicenter for dining and entertainment.

Street parking is relatively easy outside of event weekends

Parking is relatively reliable across the neighborhood. Street parking is widely available, and most homes have at least a short driveway. However, annual festivals in neighboring areas can sometimes increase traffic and parking demand, especially along streets closest to Japantown.

Main roads are noisy, but interior streets are more insulated

The neighborhood can get noisy throughout the day. First, Fourth and Hedding streets experience heavy traffic during rush hours, and surrounding highways contribute plenty of noise to the area. However, industrial areas lining the highways help to buffer internal residential streets from excess noise. “For whatever reason, the sound travels away from there,” Elliott says. “It’s sheltered from it.”

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Transit

Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

6 min drive

Subway

Civic Center Station (San Jose)

Bus

1st & Mission

Bus

10th & Hedding

Bus

Hedding & San Pedro

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hyde Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
456
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,342
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,397
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
5
Median Rent
$3,660
Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,675
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,900
Median Condo Rent
$2,820
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,175

Demographics

Total Population
2,399
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$147,374
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$163,968

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
44.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.4%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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