Cambrian is a South San Jose neighborhood bordered by Willow Glen, Campbell, Los Gatos, and Almaden. Its name traces back to the Cambrian school, named in the 1870s by a ranch hand from Wales. Cambria is the Latin name for Wales.
Cambrian Park Plaza, at the corner of Union and Camden Avenues, dates to the 1950s and is known for its iconic carousel sign. Nearby, the Camden Community Center, the Cambrian Branch Library, and Richard E. Huerta Park serve the neighborhood. Highway 85 has exits at both Camden Avenue and Union Avenue. Elementary and middle school students attend the Cambrian School District or the Union School District. High school students attend the Campbell Union High School District.
Cambrian is known for its classic ranch-style homes, many built in the late 1950s on former orchard land. Many come with yards and garages.
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3,494 people live in Cambrian, where the median age is 49.8 and the average individual income is $94,451. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Cambrian, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cedric Bakes, Loos Family Winery, and Aaron Rodgers Fitness.
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| Dining | 0.34 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.57 miles | 4 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.34 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Cambrian has 1,227 households, with an average household size of 2.81. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cambrian do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,494 people call Cambrian home. The population density is 6,046 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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