Almaden, CA Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Overview for Almaden, CA

37,634 people live in Almaden, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $105,835. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

37,634

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$105,835

Average individual Income

Welcome to Almaden

Almaden is a picturesque neighborhood with rolling hills and 4,000 acres of open space on San Jose’s southwestern boundary. Hills, parks, and trails cover Almaden’s beautiful countryside and there’s also water-based recreation on the nearby Calero Reservoir. The community is a thriving Silicon Valley tech hub with major local employers such as the IBM Almaden Research Center. Residents include tech executives, athletes, and professionals. Almaden boasts some of the best schools in San Jose and the community is popular with young families. Housing options include single-family homes close to restaurants and amenities, luxury golf course properties, and large homes with exceptional views and privacy in the rural mountainsides.

Almaden has lots of stores and restaurants clustered close to the Almaden Expressway’s intersections of Blossom Hill Road and the West Valley Freeway. There’s a Whole Foods Market for organic groceries along with a Costco, Best Buy, and Walmart Supercenter. Boudin Bakery offers delicious soups and chilis served in sourdough bread bowls as well as sandwiches, salads, baguette burgers, sourdough pizzas, sweet treats, and breakfast plates. Blaze Pizza serves tasty thin-crust pies with creative toppings. Other eateries along Blossom Hill Road include Chick-fil-A. Erawan Thai on the Almaden Expressway serves authentic traditional Thai fare. La Foret offers romantic French-style farm-to-table fine dining in the rustic country setting of a Creekside boarding house that once housed quicksilver miners. .

The area’s old quicksilver mines can be found in the 4,163-acre Almaden Quicksilver County Park. The park has over 37 miles of dog-friendly trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The gorgeous scenery is particularly striking in spring when the county park is decorated with one of the region’s most vibrant wildflower displays. Nearby Calero Park covers 4,471 acres with many scenic trails and opportunities for boating, jet-skiing, and water-skiing on the Calero Reservoir.

Almaden is covered by the Campbell Union High School District, Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District, and San Jose Unified School District.

Around Almaden, CA

There's plenty to do around Almaden, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

9

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

17

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

17

Minimal Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Meat Factory Food Truck, West Coast Martial Arts- Santa Teresa, and South Bay Personal Training.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Meat Factory Food Truck page on Yelp Search 5580 Almaden Expy on Google Maps	Dining	3.96 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the West Coast Martial Arts- Santa Teresa page on Yelp Search 19 Great Oaks Blvd on Google Maps	Active	4.75 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the South Bay Personal Training page on Yelp Search 121 Bernal Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.56 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Almaden, CA

Population Households Employment

Almaden has 12,312 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Almaden do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 37,634 people call Almaden home. The population density is 5,313.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

37,634

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48

Median Age

50.14 / 49.86%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

12,312

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$105,835

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Almaden, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Almaden. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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