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Is Bascom-Forest a good place to live?
Bascom-Forest is a good place to live. Bascom-Forest is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Bascom-Forest has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.0 people per acre and a median age of 54. The average household income is $120,711 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 56.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Bascom-Forest are renters, with 57% of residents renting and 43% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Bascom-Forest can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Bascom-Forest neighborhood guide.
Is Bascom-Forest, CA a safe neighborhood?
Bascom-Forest, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bascom-Forest?
The median home price in Bascom-Forest is $2,000,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $400,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.47%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $10,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $432K a year to afford the median home price in Bascom-Forest. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Bascom-Forest is $121K.
What are the best public schools in Bascom-Forest?
The best public schools that serve Bascom-Forest are:
- Abraham Lincoln High has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 22:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Del Mar High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Herbert Hoover Middle School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
What are the best private schools in Bascom-Forest?
The best private schools that serve Bascom-Forest are:
- Stratford School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Bellarmine College Preparatory School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- St. Clare Elementary School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
What are the most popular zip codes in Bascom-Forest, San Jose, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Bascom-Forest, San Jose, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Bascom-Forest, San Jose, CA are Cory, Rose Garden, Burbank, Santana Row and Shasta Hanchett Park.
