Acoustic Comfort Ranking — San Jose
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Jose compare on acoustic comfort. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How acoustic comfort is measured →
Top Acoustic Comfort Neighborhoods — Ranked
Steady traffic sounds from nearby busy streets are present, though the acoustic environment is notably quieter than the San Jose average according to iHuus data.
Steady traffic sounds from nearby busy streets characterize the area, though acoustic comfort remains higher than the San Jose average according to iHuus data.
Steady sounds from nearby busy streets are present, though levels remain more tranquil than the San Jose average. According to iHuus data, residents may experience a consistent hum from local transit corridors.
Full San Jose Acoustic Comfort Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alviso | 4.7 | #1 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Evergreen | 4.3 | #2 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Almaden Valley | 3.9 | #3 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Berryessa | 3.8 | #4 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Cambrian Park | 3.8 | #5 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Edenvale - Seven Trees | 3.2 | #6 | +0.1 ↑ |
| East San Jose | 3.1 | #7 | — |
| Avenida Espana | 3.1 | #8 | — |
| Willow Glen | 2.8 | #9 | -0.3 ↓ |
| West San Jose | 2.7 | #10 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Downtown | 2.6 | #11 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Alum Rock-East Foothills | 2.5 | #12 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Fairgrounds | 2.4 | #13 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Santa Teresa | 2.3 | #14 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Blossom Valley | 2.2 | #15 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Rose Garden | 2.1 | #16 | -1.0 ↓ |
| North Valley | 1.6 | #17 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Washington | 1.4 | #18 | -1.7 ↓ |
| North San Jose | 0.9 | #19 | -2.2 ↓ |
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