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North Hollywood, CA vs San Jose, CA

North Hollywood, CA vs San Jose, CA: What the data shows

North Hollywood, CA is in North Hollywood, CA while San Jose, CA is in San Jose, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, North Hollywood, CA is the more affordable option at $876,100 median — $15,400 less than San Jose, CA's $891,500. WYLT rates North Hollywood, CA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and San Jose, CA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. North Hollywood, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. San Jose, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, North Hollywood, CA has Low flood risk and San Jose, CA has Low flood risk.

San Jose, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. North Hollywood, CA scores 46/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus San Jose, CA's 57/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating North Hollywood, CA rates 5/10 and San Jose, CA rates 5/10.

CategoryNorth Hollywood, CASan Jose, CA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$876K

Lower price

$892K
Median Rent$2K

Lower rent

$3K
Median Income$74K$129K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerate

More stable

High
Getting Around
Walk Score46/10057/100

More walkable

Transit Score51/100

Better transit

10/100
Bike Score80/100

More bikeable

60/100
Commute19 min

Shorter commute

60 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools5/105/10
Best for
Young professionals who work downtownArtists and creators attracted to the vibrant nightlifeBike commuters who appreciate the good bike score
Tech professionalsFamilies seeking quality schoolsRemote workers with high incomes

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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