Almaden Valley

San Jose, CA

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Almaden Valley - San Jose, CA

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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.

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

28

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Santa Teresa County Park
  • Almaden Lake Park
  • Hellyer County Park
  • Almaden Quicksilver County Park
  • Calero County Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose 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.

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 2025.