Tech wages required; schools are elite. Median home price runs about $1584K with an effective property tax near 0.75% — roughly $11,880/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
San Jose
Median home price
$1584K
Effective property tax
0.75%
Tax friendliness
2/10
Winter mildness
8/10
Summer comfort
9/10
Walkability
7/10
Outdoor access
8/10
Culture & food
8/10
Healthcare
9/10
Airport connectivity
8/10
Schools
9/10
Safety
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
3/10
Growth trajectory
5/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, people who want life on foot, anyone prioritizing healthcare, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: the insurance-averse.