Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Cupertino

Updated June 22, 2026

See how neighborhoods in Cupertino compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →

Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Oak Valley8.6

Abundant open green space and low-density housing create a more rural atmosphere than the typical Cupertino landscape. This area features significant pockets of woodland and scattered single-family homes, according to iHuus data.

#2
Inspiration Heights8.3

Expansive green spaces and scattered homes amidst woodland provide a more secluded feel than the typical Cupertino landscape. This area features a low-density layout with significantly more open land and forest than the city average, according to iHuus data.

#3
Monta Vista North7.1

Open land and woodland are frequently interspersed with scattered homes, providing a slightly more open atmosphere than the typical suburban density found elsewhere in Cupertino. According to iHuus data, this area maintains a higher proportion of green space and low-density layouts compared to the city average.

#4
Monta Vista South7.1

#5
Creston-Pharlap7

#6
Rancho Rinconada6.5

#7
Garden Gate6.5

#8
South Blaney6.5

#9
Fair Grove6.5

#10
Jollyman6.5

Full Cupertino Urban-Rural Index Ranking

City average:6.8— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Oak Valley8.6#1+1.8 ↑
Inspiration Heights8.3#2+1.5 ↑
Monta Vista North7.1#3+0.3 ↑
Monta Vista South7.1#4+0.3 ↑
Creston-Pharlap7#5+0.2 ↑
Rancho Rinconada6.5#6-0.3 ↓
Garden Gate6.5#7-0.3 ↓
South Blaney6.5#8-0.3 ↓
Fair Grove6.5#9-0.3 ↓
Jollyman6.5#10-0.3 ↓
Homestead Villa6.5#11-0.3 ↓
North Blaney6.5#12-0.3 ↓

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