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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruskin a good place to live?
Ruskin is a good place to live. Ruskin is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Ruskin is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Ruskin has 1 park for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.0 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $174,085 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 39.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Ruskin are home owners, with 27% of residents renting and 73% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Ruskin can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Ruskin neighborhood guide.
Is Ruskin, CA a safe neighborhood?
Ruskin, 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 Ruskin?
The median home price in Ruskin is $1,698,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $339,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.52%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $8,610 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $369K a year to afford the median home price in Ruskin. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Ruskin is $174K.
What are the best public schools in Ruskin?
The best public schools that serve Ruskin are:
- Piedmont Hills High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Ruskin Elementary School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 25:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Sierramont Middle School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 24:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
What are the best private schools in Ruskin?
The best private schools that serve Ruskin are:
- Merryhill Preschool, Elementary School & Middle School - Milpitas has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Merryhill Preschool and Elementary School - San Jose has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Stratford School - Milpitas Great Mall Parkway has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
What are the most popular zip codes in Ruskin, San Jose, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Ruskin, San Jose, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Ruskin, San Jose, CA are Cherrywood, Majestic, Penitencia, Morrill and East Foothills.
Are home prices dropping in Ruskin?
Yes, home prices in Ruskin are down 10% in the last 12 months.
