San Jose the "Capital of Silicon Valley"
San Jose is often referred to as the "Capital of Silicon Valley." The third largest city in California and the 11th largest city in the United States, San Jose is part of an economic powerhouse in computers and technology, as well as manufacturing.
San Jose is blessed with the moderate temperatures that are legendary in California. We're ranked eighth in the US among the best places to live.
San Jose can best be described as a diverse, highly educated, upper middle-class community. The latest figures show the median average household income to be $70,000.
San Jose's population is 908,800. It is part of the Santa Clara County, the fifth largest county in California, which has a population of approximately 1,682,585.
San Jose has all the amenities you can imagine and is in close proximity to the world-class city of San Francisco. Plus, you're just a short drive from some of the most beautiful beaches, mountains, lakes, and wildlife in the U.S.!
For more fun facts on our community, visit the San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
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