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Minutes from nature and highways
Oak Ridge, located on the southern edge of San Jose, offers the best of two worlds: Highway 85 connects Oak Ridge to the rest of Silicon Valley, and Santa Teresa County Park connects residents to wilderness hikes and valley views. “You have access to the entire area here, and it’s affordable,” says Ashwin Veeravalli, a real estate agent with The Agency who’s sold homes in the area for 13 years. “It’s going to go up in value in the future because there are so many new homebuyers here. It’s an amazing return on investment.” Oak Ridge’s popularity can be felt in its low housing supply and a 12% increase in home prices from 2023. The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
The 85 freeway is a convenient way to get around in the Oak Ridge Area.
Oak Ridge has clean streets and a quiet neighborhood.
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Ranch-style homes on tree-lined streets
Oak Ridge’s 1960s and ‘70s ranch-style homes sit close together on cul-de-sacs shaded by mature trees. Veeravalli notes that many of these houses have remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, and says, "These aren't flipped homes; they're done by the homeowners." Late 20th-century Mediterranean-style homes and mid-rise apartment communities can be found in the neighborhood’s northeast. Residents near Highway 85 in the north may hear traffic noise.
In May 2024, the median single-family home price was $1.4 million, 10% lower than San Jose’s median of $1.6 million. A three-bedroom 1960s ranch-style home can start at $1.1 million, while a five-bedroom 1990s Mediterranean-style home can cost $2.1 million.
There are a lot of ranch style homes in the Oak Ridge area.
Oak Ridge is a peaceful community.
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Join the Model United Nations at Santa Teresa High
Local kids can start at Oak Ridge Elementary, which earns a B from Niche, then attend the B-plus-rated Herman Intermediate. At the A-rated Santa Teresa High, students can join over 50 clubs, including the Art Club, Model United Nations and the Student Equity Council. Nearby private options include the A-rated Apostles Lutheran School for kindergarten through Grade 12 and the unrated Challenger School-Shawnee for prekindergarten through Grade 8.
Come out Friday night and cheer on Santa Teresa High's St. Bernard's football team.
Barbara Baker founded Apostles Lutheran School in 1960.
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Near Highway 85
Oak Ridge is bordered by Santa Teresa Boulevard to the south, and State Route 85 (commonly called Highway 85) to the north. U.S. Highway 101 and the regional Caltrain’s Blossom Hill station are 3 miles northeast, connecting residents to downtown San Jose, 11 miles north, and San Francisco, 58 miles away. The Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Cottle light rail station is to the northeast, and the VTA bus makes several stops along Santa Teresa Boulevard. Bike lanes and sidewalks make Oak Ridge friendly for cyclists and pedestrians. Kaiser Permanente’s San Jose Medical Center is in the neighborhood’s east, and San José Mineta International Airport is a 14-mile trip.
Homegrown veggies at La Colina Community Garden
Oak Ridge has two 4-acre parks, both with green space and playgrounds: Calero Park in the neighborhood’s center and Palmia Park in the east. The Blossom Valley Muslim Community Center is to the southwest, and to the northeast, Southside Community Center offers summer camps and art classes. About a mile south of the neighborhood, 25-acre La Colina Park is known for a grassy hill that offers views of the surrounding neighborhoods and the Santa Cruz Mountains; the 2-acre La Colina Community Garden here allows aspiring farmers to rent a plot to grow organic vegetables or flowers. A couple miles farther south, the 1,673-acre Santa Teresa County Park offers over 17 miles of biking and hiking trails, as well as more views; Veeravalli says that from here, "You can see all of San Jose and into Santa Clara.”
Banh mi sandwiches at Pho La
Restaurants and shopping can be found in the southwest. Pho La is known for its traditional Vietnamese pho, but its fried rice and banh mi sandwiches are also area favorites. Locally owned Bistro Tupaz serves European classics like beef stroganoff and cassoulet. The Santa Teresa Farmers Market Fresh is held each Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Santa Teresa Branch Library, and other neighborhood grocery options include Nob Hill Foods and Safeway. Target and other big-box retailers are a mile northeast.
Santa Teresa Square Provides Oak Ridge Residents with a Range of Activities to Enjoy.
A couple enjoying their time at the Santa Teresa Farmers Market.
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Fireworks at Almaden Lake Park
Almaden Lake Park, a 3-mile drive west on Santa Teresa Boulevard, is home to the area’s biggest celebrations. Fireworks light up the lake at the Fourth of July Fireworks Festival, which also has a costume contest and live music. At the Water Lantern Festival each August, residents decorate paper lanterns in remembrance of loved ones and set them afloat on the lake.
Near the wildland-urban interface
Oak Ridge has a low risk for wildfires, but it’s near the wildland-urban interface, an area of increased risk. Residents may experience reduced air quality during nearby fires in the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south.
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Parks in this Area
Calero Park
Palmia Park
Miner Park
La Colina Park
George W Page Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Tennis
Charlotte Commons Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
19 min drive
Bus
Santa Teresa & Emlyn
Bus
Santa Teresa & Dunn
Bus
Snell & Calero
Bus
Santa Teresa & Lean
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oak Ridge
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oak Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Ridge, San Jose sell after 200 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Ridge, San Jose over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 60% 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
6,895
Median Age
40
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$152,079
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$171,450
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
47.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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