Air Quality Ranking — San Jose
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Which San Jose neighborhoods have the highest air quality score? All 19 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 6.07/10. How air quality is measured →
Top Air Quality Neighborhoods — Ranked
Air quality is consistently good with rare instances of elevated readings. This level of cleanliness is notably higher than the San Jose average, according to iHuus data.
Air quality remains mostly clean with only rare instances of elevated readings, performing slightly better than the San Jose average according to iHuus data.
Air quality in this area is generally acceptable, though sensitive individuals may experience occasional concern on certain days. This level of air quality is roughly consistent with the broader San Jose area, according to iHuus data.
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Full San Jose Air Quality Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Park | 8 | #1 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Almaden Valley | 6.5 | #2 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Willow Glen | 6.2 | #3 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Washington | 6 | #4 | -0.1 ↓ |
| West San Jose | 6 | #5 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Edenvale - Seven Trees | 6 | #6 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Rose Garden | 6 | #7 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Santa Teresa | 6 | #8 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Avenida Espana | 6 | #9 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Blossom Valley | 6 | #10 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Fairgrounds | 6 | #11 | -0.1 ↓ |
| East San Jose | 6 | #12 | -0.1 ↓ |
| North San Jose | 5.9 | #13 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Berryessa | 5.8 | #14 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Downtown | 5.8 | #15 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Alviso | 5.8 | #16 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Evergreen | 5.7 | #17 | -0.4 ↓ |
| North Valley | 5.5 | #18 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Alum Rock-East Foothills | 5.2 | #19 | -0.9 ↓ |
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