Why Live in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, situated on the southern edge of San Jose, is a neighborhood that balances urban connectivity and natural beauty. Highway 85 links Oak Ridge to Silicon Valley, while Santa Teresa County Park offers extensive hiking trails and scenic views. The area is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk. Housing in Oak Ridge includes 1960s and ‘70s ranch-style homes with remodeled interiors, late 20th-century Mediterranean-style houses, and mid-rise apartments. The neighborhood is bordered by Santa Teresa Boulevard and Highway 85, with U.S. Highway 101 and Caltrain’s Blossom Hill station 3 miles northeast, providing access to downtown San Jose, 11 miles north, and San Francisco, 58 miles away. Local schools include the highly rated Herman Intermediate, Santa Teresa High, and Apostles Lutheran School. Oak Ridge features two 4-acre parks, Calero Park and Palmia Park, with playgrounds and green spaces. Nearby, La Colina Park offers a community garden and panoramic views, while Santa Teresa County Park provides extensive biking and hiking trails. Dining options include Pho La and Bistro Tupaz, and shopping needs are met by Nob Hill Foods, Safeway, and Target. The Santa Teresa Farmers Market Fresh is a local highlight. Almaden Lake Park, 3 miles west, hosts major events like the Fourth of July Fireworks Festival and the Water Lantern Festival. Oak Ridge is bike-friendly with ample sidewalks and has a low wildfire risk, although nearby fires can affect air quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oak Ridge a good place to live?
Oak Ridge is a good place to live. Oak Ridge is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Oak Ridge is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Oak Ridge has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 16.9 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $171,450 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 47.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Oak Ridge are home owners, with 46.8% of residents renting and 53.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Oak Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Oak Ridge neighborhood guide.
Is Oak Ridge, CA a safe neighborhood?
Oak Ridge, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Oak Ridge?
The median home price in Oak Ridge is $1,454,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $290,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $317K a year to afford the median home price in Oak Ridge. The average household income in Oak Ridge is $171K.
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Home Trends in Oak Ridge, CA
On average, homes in Oak Ridge, San Jose sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Ridge, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,570,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,570,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,577,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$890,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$935
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
63
Median List Price
$1,454,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%