East San Jose neighborhood known for Mexican food and affordability. One of San Jose's most affordable areas with strong community roots.
Named for Alum Rock Park in the foothills. Working-class roots with deep Mexican-American cultural influence.
- Schools
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Horace Cureton Elementary — 5/10
O.S. Hubbard Elementary — 3/10
August Boeger Middle — 5/10
William Sheppard Middle — 4/10
James Lick High — 4/10 - Getting around
- Alum Rock Ave to I-680 and Highway 101. About 10 minutes to downtown San Jose.
- Nearest major companies
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Regional Medical Center ~1.3 mi
Downtown San Jose ~4 mi
San Jose State University ~4 mi
North San Jose tech ~5 mi
Eastridge Center ~3 mi - Homes
- Affordable single-family homes and older bungalows. One of San Jose's most affordable neighborhoods.
- Landmarks
- Emma Prusch Farm Park (working farm), Lo Bue Park, Alum Rock Park in the foothills.
- Local favorites
- Carnitas El Rincón (Michoacán-style, since 2004); Birrieria Tepa; V KOCHA boba on Alum Rock Ave; Tapioca Express (open late).
Questions about Alum Rock
V KOCHA on Alum Rock Ave, Happy Lemon on Capitol Ave. Tapioca Express on McKee Rd is open late.
Carnitas El Rincón (family-owned since 2004) and Birrieria Tepa for goat birria. The area is known for Mexican food.
Lo Bue Park, Emma Prusch Farm Park (working farm), Hillview Park. Alum Rock Park sits in the foothills east.
Yes, Alum Rock Village Farmers' Market at 23 N White Rd, Sundays 8am-12pm, year-round.
Earthquake insurance is standard. Foothill-adjacent homes east of Alum Rock Ave may be in elevated fire severity zones.
Alum Rock Union (K-8) and East Side Union (9-12). James Lick High (4/10). Confirm by address.
Alum Rock Ave to I-680/101. About 10 minutes to downtown San Jose.