Why Live in Saint Leo's
Saint Leo's in San Jose is a neighborhood characterized by tree-lined sidewalks and a mix of Spanish and Craftsman-style bungalows, with homes dating from the 1900s to the 1950s. More contemporary apartment complexes, developed in the last 10 to 15 years, are also present, particularly around Cahill Park. This urban park features a half basketball court, playgrounds, and a paved walking path. Nearby Arena Green Park offers tennis courts, picnic areas, and access to the 9.7-mile Los Gatos Creek Trail. Saint Leo's residents enjoy numerous shopping and dining options along The Alameda, including Greenlee’s Bakery, Crema Coffee Roasting Company, and Café Rosalena. For a casual evening, Las Cazuelas Restaurant is a popular spot for Mexican cuisine. The SAP Center, known locally as the “Shark Tank,” hosts sports games and concerts, while Art Boutiki Music Hall combines a music venue with a comic book store and café. The neighborhood is well-connected with transit options, including the nearby Diridon Station for light rail, Amtrak, and Caltrain services. The Valley Transportation Authority provides local bus services, and the San Jose Mineta International Airport is just a few miles north. Although some noise from traffic and trains may be heard near The Alameda or Diridon Station, the airport noise is minimal. Students in Saint Leo's can attend the highly rated Abraham Lincoln High, which offers visual and performing arts programs and Career Technical Education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Leo's a good place to live?
Saint Leo's is a good place to live. Saint Leo's is considered very walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Saint Leo's has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 32.7 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $166,775 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 52.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Saint Leo's are renters, with 65.3% of residents renting and 34.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Saint Leo's can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Saint Leo's neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Saint Leo's?
The median home price in Saint Leo's is $549,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $109,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,840 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $122K a year to afford the median home price in Saint Leo's. The average household income in Saint Leo's is $167K.
What are the best public schools in Saint Leo's?
The best public schools that serve Saint Leo's are:
What are the best private schools in Saint Leo's?
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Are home prices dropping in Saint Leo's?
Yes, home prices in Saint Leo's are down 48% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Saint Leo's, CA
On average, homes in Saint Leo's, San Jose sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Leo's, San Jose over the last 12 months is $460,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$331,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$341,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$549,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$531
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$549,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%