Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Jose compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Expansive wetlands, salt ponds, and industrial outskirts create a landscape that is more rural than the San Jose average. Residents will find a low-density environment characterized by significant open space and minimal urban development, according to iHuus data.
Expansive open green spaces and hilly terrain characterize this area, providing a more semi-rural atmosphere than the typical San Jose landscape. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood features scattered homes amidst woodlands and fields alongside more standard suburban street grids.
Residential areas often blend into vast open grasslands, hills, and woodlands, providing more undeveloped green space than the San Jose average. According to iHuus data, the landscape features a mix of dense suburban clusters and low-density estate properties near significant natural buffers.
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alviso | 7.4 | #1 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Avenida Espana | 7.2 | #2 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Almaden Valley | 7 | #3 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Santa Teresa | 7 | #4 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Evergreen | 7 | #5 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Berryessa | 6.9 | #6 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Blossom Valley | 6.7 | #7 | +0.1 ↑ |
| East San Jose | 6.7 | #8 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Edenvale - Seven Trees | 6.7 | #9 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Alum Rock-East Foothills | 6.6 | #10 | — |
| Cambrian Park | 6.6 | #11 | — |
| West San Jose | 6.5 | #12 | -0.1 ↓ |
| North Valley | 6.5 | #13 | -0.1 ↓ |
| North San Jose | 6.5 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Willow Glen | 6.5 | #15 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Fairgrounds | 6.4 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Rose Garden | 6.2 | #17 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Downtown | 6 | #18 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Washington | 4.7 | #19 | -1.9 ↓ |
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