Why Live in Hyde Park
Hyde Park in San Jose features residential streets lined with mature trees, well-maintained sidewalks, and landscaped front yards. Homes, primarily built in the 1930s to 1950s, include bungalows and stucco Mission Revivals, typically ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet on lots smaller than a quarter acre. Condos and townhouses from the early 2000s, as well as duplexes, are also available. Columbus Park, a few blocks southwest, offers athletic fields and the Guadalupe River Trail, though it has been closed for encampment clearance. Raymond Bernal Jr. Memorial Park provides a playground, picnic areas, and a baseball diamond. The San Jose Municipal Golf Course is about 2 miles north. Dining options include Smoking Pig BBQ Company and Karimi, with Japantown nearby for Japanese cuisine and specialty goods. San Jose Market Center, just beyond Columbus Park, hosts Trader Joe’s, Target, and more. Hyde Park is bordered by State Route 87, Interstate 880, and San Jose Mineta International Airport, with convenient public transportation options including buses and the green light rail line. Commuters can reach Palo Alto and Menlo Park in about 15 miles and North San Jose in about 5 miles. The neighborhood has a crime rate comparable to the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hyde Park a good place to live?
Hyde Park is a good place to live. Hyde Park is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Hyde Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.2 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $163,968 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Hyde Park are renters, with 71.1% of residents renting and 28.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hyde Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hyde Park neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hyde Park?
The median home price in Hyde Park is $999,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $199,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $218K a year to afford the median home price in Hyde Park. The average household income in Hyde Park is $164K.
What are the best public schools in Hyde Park?
The best public schools that serve Hyde Park are:
- Abraham Lincoln High has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 22:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- San Jose High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Muwekma Ohlone Middle has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 2.4.
What are the best private schools in Hyde Park?
The best private schools that serve Hyde Park are:
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Home Trends in Hyde Park, CA
On average, homes in Hyde Park, San Jose sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Hyde Park, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,102,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,102,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,159,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$879,443
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$878
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$999,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%