Almaden Valley

San Jose, CA

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Almaden Valley - San Jose, CA Area Guide

Savor peaceful mountain views near the bustling Silicon Valley

Suburban Scenic Mountain Views Family-Friendly Luxurious Peaceful

Almaden Valley is a residential neighborhood in San Jose with stunning mountain views and ample natural beauty. Outdoor recreation abounds in Almaden Valley, with Almaden Lake Park, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and Santa Teresa County Park all located within close proximity to the neighborhood.

Almaden Valley residents enjoy a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of city life, while still just a short drive away from all that San Jose and the Silicon Valley have to offer. Getting around from Almaden Valley is simple with convenience to Highway 85, the Almaden Expressway, the VTA Light Rail, and San Jose International Airport.

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.