Ideological Lean Ranking — San Jose
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Jose compare on ideological lean. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How ideological lean is measured →
Top Ideological Lean Neighborhoods — Ranked
#1
Washington9.9
Voting patterns and census indicators show a predominantly liberal political leaning, which is more pronounced here than in the San Jose average according to iHuus data.
#2
Downtown9.8
Voting patterns and census indicators show a predominantly liberal leaning that is even more pronounced than the San Jose average, according to iHuus data.
#3
Rose Garden9.8
Voting patterns and census indicators reflect a highly liberal leaning that is even more pronounced than the San Jose average, according to iHuus data.
#4
Willow Glen9.6
#5
West San Jose9.6
#6
Alum Rock-East Foothills9.4
#7
North San Jose9.4
#8
North Valley9.4
#9
Santa Teresa9.4
#10
Blossom Valley9.4
Full San Jose Ideological Lean Ranking
City average:9.4— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9.9 | #1 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Downtown | 9.8 | #2 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Rose Garden | 9.8 | #3 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Willow Glen | 9.6 | #4 | +0.2 ↑ |
| West San Jose | 9.6 | #5 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Alum Rock-East Foothills | 9.4 | #6 | — |
| North San Jose | 9.4 | #7 | — |
| North Valley | 9.4 | #8 | — |
| Santa Teresa | 9.4 | #9 | — |
| Blossom Valley | 9.4 | #10 | — |
| East San Jose | 9.3 | #11 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Cambrian Park | 9.3 | #12 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Edenvale - Seven Trees | 9.3 | #13 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Fairgrounds | 9.3 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Avenida Espana | 9.2 | #15 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Evergreen | 9.2 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Berryessa | 9.1 | #17 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Almaden Valley | 9 | #18 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Alviso | 8.8 | #19 | -0.6 ↓ |
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