Welcome to San Jose, the cultural and economic powerhouse of Silicon Valley. As the third-largest city in California, San Jose offers an exciting mix of innovation, diversity, and lifestyle—making it one of the most desirable places to live, work, and grow in the Bay Area.
Whether you’re drawn by the career opportunities, the food scene, or the beautiful weather, San Jose has a neighborhood, vibe, and pace for everyone.
Home to major tech companies like Adobe, Cisco, Zoom, and eBay, San Jose is a global center of innovation. With close proximity to other tech giants across Silicon Valley, it’s a magnet for entrepreneurs, engineers, and business leaders from around the world.
But beyond the office parks and campuses, San Jose is a city full of personality, creativity, and heart.
San Jose offers an incredible range of neighborhoods—each with its own feel and lifestyle. You’ll find the historic charm of Willow Glen, the modern energy of Downtown San Jose, the suburban peace of Evergreen, and the scenic hillside homes in Almaden Valley.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, a growing family, or looking to invest, there’s truly a corner of San Jose that feels just right.
San Jose is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country, and it shows in everything—from festivals and art to food and community traditions. You can explore the San Pedro Square Market, catch a show at the SAP Center or California Theatre, or spend a Sunday wandering the Rose Garden.
And let’s talk food—authentic Vietnamese pho, Mexican street tacos, Korean BBQ, and Michelin-starred cuisine are all part of everyday life here.
San Jose is blessed with over 300 days of sunshine a year and plenty of places to enjoy it. With over 200 parks, the Los Gatos Creek Trail, Alum Rock Park, and quick getaways to the Santa Cruz Mountains, the outdoor lifestyle is as accessible as it is beautiful.
Families also love San Jose for its great public and private schools, sports programs, and city-wide activities.
With access to Highway 101, 280, 680, Caltrain, and the San Jose International Airport, the city is a well-connected hub. The ongoing development of Google’s Downtown West project and expansion of public transit make it a smart long-term investment, too.
1,038,584 people live in San Jose, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $53,675.665. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around San Jose, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Churros la Guadalupana, Hair By Ashley Negrete, and Studio Nikki.
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| Beauty | 4.75 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.85 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.68 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.76 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.8 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.65 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.35 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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San Jose has 331,347 households, with an average household size of 86.44. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Jose do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,038,584 people call San Jose home. The population density is 7,529.412 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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