Santee
San Jose, CA
Santee - San Jose, CA
Area Guide
Cosmopolitan community just minutes from downtown.
Residents of Santee enjoy easy access to several great public green spaces, particularly Kelley Park, Emma Prusch Farm Park, and William Street Park. Parents have a wide selection of public and private schools to pick from, often close enough for students to walk to class.
The area is full of international restaurants and grocers, particularly around the Vietnam Town shopping center just off the northwest corner of the neighborhood. It’s an excellent location for anyone who likes to watch or play sports, whether you want to Ice skate or watch the Sharks practice at Solar4America Ice, play disc golf at Kelley Park, or catch a minor league baseball game at San Jose Municipal Stadium.
Transportation
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Emma Prusch Farm Park
- Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
- Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
- The Tech Museum of Innovation
- Lake Cunningham Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Metro Oakland International
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† 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.
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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 June 2025.