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Living proof that a large city can innovate, change with the times, generate solutions, and shape its destiny
It’s easy to see why Silicon Valley is a great place to live. And as the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” San Jose exemplifies this greatness. Did you know that San Jose boasts one of the nation’s best public safety records? Or that its downtown district offers superb dining and world-class culture? Or that it’s now the nation’s 10th-largest city? With so much to offer, it’s easy to see why San Jose was recently ranked as one of the five best places to live in America by Money Magazine.
An ambitious, inspiring, future-oriented city – The spirit of innovation pervades San Jose's world-class community, as well as its economy. Over the past decade, San Jose made an investment of more than $600 million in parks, libraries, and neighborhoods, with business and civic leaders working together to enhance San Jose's distinctive quality of life.
Sustainability is key – The San Jose Green Vision focuses on 10 bold goals to achieve in 15 years—and three years into the journey, tangible progress has been made with the highest rate of solar adoption in California. Find out more
Housing and communities for all life stages – For residential options, San Jose offers a variety of quality neighborhoods and housing choices, from urban condos to garden suburbs, from historic districts to exclusive golf communities. Recreation opportunities are right at hand, from neighborhood parks to miles of hiking and biking trails near the bay, along the lakes, and within the hills. Residents, ranked among the healthiest in the U.S., enjoy 300 days of sunshine each year, and an average annual temperature of 70 degrees. To complement an already high quality of life, San Jose is developing a distinctive set of sports, arts, and entertainment offerings (soccer, cycling , digital arts, multi-cultural arts) aligned with its diverse, growing population.
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Astonishing diversity: a microcosm of world – No matter where you come from, you’ll feel at home. For example, within City limits, more than 43 languages and dialects are spoken, including Assyrian, Dutch, Finnish, Gujerati, Iranpersian, Kannada, Latlettish, Marathi, Oriya, Philiptagol, Serbocoyugo, and Urdu.
World within reach
Whether you like the beach, mountains, or wine country, San Jose is close to it all.
| Santa Cruz |
32 miles |
| San Francisco |
48 miles |
| Monterey |
68 miles |
| Pebble Beach |
72 miles |
| Napa |
80 miles |
| Big Sur |
100 miles |
Yosemite
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175 miles |
| Lake Tahoe |
220 miles |
| Las Vegas |
375 miles |
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