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San Jose, California

San Jose, California might be known to most as the heart of Silicon Valley, an area of the country famous for housing the headquarters of many technology companies. San Jose, California is a great city to live in because of the nice weather, friendly people and beautiful scenery.

Moving to San Jose

If you're moving to San Jose or thinking about moving to San Jose, you may be interested to know about some of the cool things in the city. Besides being ranked by the FBI as one of the safest large cities in the country, San Jose also has a goodly number of diversions. Those moving to San Jose will be excited to be near beautiful parks and other places like Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and, of course, San Francisco. Moving to San Jose may be a big decision, but those who do find that the city is quite welcoming.

Cost of Living in San Jose

The cost of living in San Jose is very high, especially when compared to the national average. Since the city is considered the Capital of Silicon Valley, the economy tends to rise and fall with how the technology industry is doing. The cost of living in San Jose is actually the highest in California, and most consider the high housing prices to be the reason for that. Most new residents of San Jose find an apartment search is the most appropriate way to ease into San Jose living.

San Jose Jobs

Since San Jose is home to many technology companies, many San Jose jobs are in the technology industry. Some big-name companies that provide San Jose jobs are Yahoo!, Apple, eBay, Sony and Microsoft. But besides the tech industry, San Jose jobs can also be found in the education industry, at hospitals and in the retail industry. San Jose is also the site of the San Jose International Airport and San Jose State University, both major employers.

San Jose Apartment Rentals

Since the cost of living in the city is very high, you might have guessed that San Jose real estate and apartment rentals are also expensive. The median home price in San Jose, according to Money magazine, is a prohibitive $619,000. If you are not interested in buying San Jose real estate, you should use our search tools to find a comfortable and affordable apartment or condo that fits your needs and personal style!

San Jose Weather

One of the chief perks of living in the city is the San Jose weather. Remarkably warm and mild, San Jose is a perfect destination for retirees, fitness fanatics, outdoorsmen and people who enjoy personal comfort. San Jose weather is rarely humid, and the high temperatures in the summer generally top out in the mid-80s. Winter lows average in the 40s. In fact, the all-time low temperature in San Jose is a balmy 19 degrees Fahrenheit!

If you're sick of wrapping your pipes and shoveling snow, you'd be wise to search for an apartment in San Jose!

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