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Urban community full of culture and outdoor destinations
Kennedy is a centrally located San Jose neighborhood where residents have immediate access to urban amenities and a sprawling park with expansive gardens and a zoo. This neighborhood, only 3 miles from downtown San Jose, derives its name from Robert F. Kennedy’s visit to the city in 1968. Residents here have immediate access to major thoroughfares, connecting them to the greater metropolitan area and the tech-savvy Silicon Valley. Kennedy is also home to San Jose’s Little Saigon community; with two sizeable Vietnamese-focused shopping centers and a museum, it’s one of the largest Little Saigon communities in the nation. “As a San Jose resident, I must say that this city is universal,” says Hadeel Wafa, a technical program/project manager in transportation and San Jose resident. “The diversity here is unmatched; you can meet people with different backgrounds and cultures daily.”
Just 3 miles from downtown, Kennedy connects seamlessly to Silicon Valley's tech hubs.
Homes of various styles can be found in Kennedy, San Jose, CA.
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Variety of housing options
There are a variety of housing styles throughout Kennedy. Many of the neighborhood’s residential streets are lined with midcentury bungalows and ranch-style single-family homes sporting red tile roofs and attached garages at the end of paved driveways. Street parking is common, despite the driveways, and townhomes, rental properties and multifamily dwellings tend to attract college students from San Jose State University who want to live off-campus. Subdivisions are under construction, including the planned Sun Terrace community, which will have townhouses with contemporary architecture. Multifamily units and townhomes tend to range between $550,000 and $800,000, while single-family homes can cost anywhere between $900,000 and $1.3 million.
Some two-story homes have their garage directly in front of their home
There are many modestly sized single-family homes in Kennedy
San Jose, CA.
A vibrant two-story home stands out in the Kennedy, San Jose neighborhood.
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Gardens, zoos and a park trolley
Kelley Park is a 172-acre park in Kennedy that houses two of the city’s most popular outdoor spots: the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and the Japanese Friendship Garden. At the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, visitors can check out dozens of animal exhibits, ride the park’s roller coaster, feed wildlife at the petting zoo or catch a show at the Puppet Castle Theater. The Learning LODGE is an on-site education center that hosts classes and camps to teach the community about the importance of wildlife conservation. The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expansive space where tea houses and meticulously groomed landscapes line walking paths and koi ponds flow underneath wooden bridges. The garden was designed to resemble the Korakuen Garden in the city of Okayama, Japan, which is considered a “Sister City” of San Jose. In fact, when the main ponds were first stocked in 1966, they were stocked with koi directly from Okayama. In addition to the zoo and gardens, Kelley Park also has a disc golf course, a community amphitheater and winding walking trails that follow Coyote Creek. McLaughlin Park is a smaller neighborhood outdoor space that has a playground, an open lawn area and a basketball half-court.
Nestled in the southern end of Kelley Park is San Jose’s History Park, a 14-acre site showcasing Santa Clara Valley’s past with dozens of historic buildings and landmarks from the 1860s – some are original buildings, while others are recreated structures. Visitors can hop on a trolley that tours around these buildings to learn about what life was like in the area during the latter half of the 19th century.
Entrance to Kelley Park located close to Kennedy, San Jose, CA.
Residents can hike the Coyote Trail in Kennedy, San Jose, CA.
A walkway in a local park set amongst nature in Kennedy, San Jose, CA.
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Walking to Robert F. Kennedy Elementary and Yerba Buena High
Students in primary and middle school are zoned for the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District, while older students enroll in the East Side Union High School District. Robert F. Kennedy Elementary is located in the middle of the neighborhood, earns a C-plus rating from Niche and serves kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. The elementary school is known for its after-school literacy support efforts and STEM-focused programs. Grades seven through eight can then head to the A-minus rated College Connection Academy, and students can complete their education at Yerba Buena High School, a B-plus-rated institution located in the neighborhood. Those looking to attend university also have nearby options: “San Jose State University has its main campus in the downtown area; it’s part of the state system, so it offers a lower cost of tuition,” says Michelle Elliott, a local Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty.
Stationary-themed signage welcomes students at Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School, Kennedy, CA.
Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School serves students in Kennedy, San Jose, CA
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Proximity to regional interstates like 280
Kennedy is an ideal neighborhood for commuters, thanks to its proximity to the intersection of Highway 101 and Interstate 680, plus the border it shares with Interstate 280. “Mostly everyone drives, and there are incentives for people to drive electric vehicles, such as access to HOV lanes on highways," Elliott says. Bus routes in this area are operated by the Valley Transportation Authority, and the neighborhood offers pedestrian-friendly streets with bike lanes and sidewalks. Although Kennedy’s overall CAP Index crime score is on par with the national rate, the neighborhood’s motor vehicle theft score is 8 out of 10, higher than the national figure of 4.
Kennedy residents enjoy reliable Valley Transportation Authority bus services.
Ideal for commuters, Kennedy connects easily to Highway 101 and Interstate 680.
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All the tastes of South Asia are next door
Between the neighborhood Walmart Supercenter and nearby Costco Wholesale, residents in Kennedy have access to retailers selling groceries and basic home necessities. However, for a more unique shopping and dining experience, locals flock to the neighborhood’s Little Saigon community, home to the Grand Century Shopping Mall and the Vietnam Town commercial center. Between these two shopping centers, people can check out more than 100 small businesses, boutique shops and restaurants. Various South Asian dining options include Duc Huong Sandwiches, Pho Ha Noi San Jose and Bun Bo Hue An Nam. All three take traditional cooking methods from concept to customer’s plates in dishes like pho, rice rolls and steamed pork loaves.
The Vietnamese Lunar New Year – also known as Tet – is celebrated annually at Little Saigon’s Lion Plaza, a popular community gathering spot. The New Year Festival is celebrated in early February and highlights Vietnamese art, food and culture through dancing, live music and interactive entertainment like beauty pageants.
Grand Century Mall is the place for retail therapy in Kennedy, San Jose, CA.
The Shops at Vietnam Town are an attraction in Kennedy, San Jose, CA.
The Shops at Vietnam Town serve a number of locals needs in Kennedy, San Jose, CA.
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Parks in this Area
McLaughlin Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Selma Olinder Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Kelley Park
Picnic Area
William Street Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Turtle Rock Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Rocksprings Park
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
12 min drive
Bus
Story & Roberts
Bus
Mclaughlin & Interstate 280
Bus
Story & Remillard
Bus
Story & Lucretia
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kennedy
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kennedy Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kennedy, San Jose sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Kennedy, San Jose over the last 12 months is $970,000, down 11% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,898
Median Age
39
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,618
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,881
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
65.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
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®
73/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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