{"id":1732,"date":"2020-01-08T01:58:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T01:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/?page_id=1732"},"modified":"2025-03-18T15:15:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T19:15:15","slug":"moving-to-san-jose-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"San Jose Moving Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"\" class=\"c-hero-banner-level-three not-prose wp-block-genesis-custom-blocks-hero-banner-level-three\" style=\"\">    <div class=\"c-hero-banner c-hero-banner-level-three hero-banner-level-three min-h-[179px] bg-primary bg-[bottom_right_-92px] bg-no-repeat m-[0_auto_48px] px-[70px] max-lg:px-[20px] max-lg:bg-[bottom_right_-142px] max-md:m-[0_auto_64px] max-md:w-full max-md:min-h-[148px]   \"   style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/moving-to-city-guide.jpg);\" >\n\t    <div class=\" max-w-full px-[15px] mx-auto\">\n            <div class=\" flex flex-wrap mx-[-15px]\">\n                <div class=\" relative p-0 lg:px-[5px] flex-1 max-w-none min-h-[179px] max-md:min-h-[148px]\">\n                    <div class=\" h-full w-full max-w-[900px]\">\n                                                    <p \n                                class=\"max-md:text-[38px] max-lg:text-[44px] max-lg:bottom-[38%] max-md:w-full max-md:bottom-[36%] text-white absolute bottom-[34%] text-[60px] leading-none font-condensed font-semibold uppercase drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] mb-0 w-full max-w-[900px]\"\n                            >\n                                San Jose Moving Guide                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"relative after:bg-[url('\/wp-content\/themes\/oyova-blocks\/dist\/images\/dashes.png')] after:absolute after:bg-cover after:bg-bottom after:w-[830px] after:h-[10px] after:bottom-[-6px] after:left-[-70px] after:max-md:bg-no-repeat after:max-md:w-full after:max-md:h-[11px] after:max-md:left-[-20px] after:max-md:bg-contain after:max-md:bg-left after:max-md:bg-[url('\/wp-content\/themes\/oyova-blocks\/dist\/images\/dashes-mob.png')]\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"c-breadcrumbs not-prose wp-block-genesis-custom-blocks-breadcrumbs\" style=\"\"><nav> <ol class='c-breadcrumbs_list-items'> <li class='c-breadcrumbs-item'><a href=\/moving-company>Home Moving<\/a><\/li><li class='c-breadcrumbs-item'> <a href=\/moving-company\/san-jose>San Jose<\/a><li class='c-breadcrumbs-item active'>San Jose Moving Guide<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving to San Jose, CA? Read Our Ultimate Moving Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If a move to San Jose is in your future, get ready for a unique lifestyle in a scenic city at the very heart of the global tech industry. While San Jose is famous for its Silicon Valley locale, there&#8217;s a lot more to the city. Read on for what you need to know to get the most out of living in San Jose, then call on Suddath<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&#8216;s&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/san-jose\/\">San Jose residential moving services<\/a>&nbsp;to get you there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Tech Is Just the Beginning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first question after\nmoving to San Jose is whether the city is in the Santa Clara Valley, the San\nFrancisco Bay Area, or Silicon Valley. The answer is yes, to all three! San\nJose is the seat of Santa Clara County, located on the southern shore of San\nFrancisco Bay, and an important part of California&#8217;s high-tech hub. This\nthird-largest city in California is about much more than startup companies and\nmicroprocessors, though\u2014San Jose is a cosmopolitan city with a diverse\npopulation, and a nearly perfect climate (if your idea of perfect is an\nabundance of sunshine and a January high temperature of 72\u00b0F). It&#8217;s also home\nto more than 15,000 acres of city parks and just a short drive from San\nFrancisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s true that the cost of living is notoriously high, thanks to the influx of affluent tech people from all over the world, but there aren&#8217;t too many other shortcomings in this expansive city. Check out the rest of our guide to help you know what to expect as you plan your&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/san-jose\/\">move to San Jose<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Getting Around San Jose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many other major\nAmerican cities, two of the best ways to get where you&#8217;re going in San Jose is\nby foot or bicycle. Many San Jose neighborhoods are thoroughly walkable and\nroads are bike-friendly, making the city a place you live without a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to in-city\ntransportation, San Jose truly leads the way. Its mass transit strategy is seen\nin everything from its investment in reducing congestion on local roads to\nemployers that offer incentives for those who commute via public transportation\nor carpooling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are several excellent public transportation systems (with great savings for residents who purchase a pass), including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a aria-label=\"Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority<\/a> (VTA) runs several bus lines, three light rail lines, and <a aria-label=\"special transportation services for people with disabilities (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vta.org\/go\/accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">special transportation services for people with disabilities<\/a>. It offers service to a number of surrounding cities, such as Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Santa Clara.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltrain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0is a commuter rail line that runs from San Francisco south to Gilroy. It has 32 stations, most of which offer daily service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is served by the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flysanjose.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">San Jose Mineta International Airport<\/a>&nbsp;(SJC), which is known as &#8220;Silicon Valley&#8217;s airport&#8221; and is just four miles from downtown. If you don&#8217;t find the flight you want from among SJC&#8217;s 170+ flights a day, it&#8217;s an easy drive to the international airports in Oakland and San Francisco, which can take you anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>San Jose also has all of the ride-share services you&#8217;d expect in a tech-savvy town, such as Lyft and Uber, plus bike-share services, hourly car rentals, and more options that you may not find in the city you&#8217;re coming from.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">San Jose for Families? Yes!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Where else can you wander\nthrough the redwoods one weekend and visit kid-friendly wineries the next? If\nyou&#8217;ve wondered what moving to San Jose with kids is like, you may be surprised\njust how family-friendly the city and the surrounding Bay Area can be. In and\naround Silicon Valley, the multiple museums, aquariums, wildlife centers,\nbotanical gardens, indoor play spaces, bike parks and paths, zoos and so much\nmore provide a nearly endless list of places for kids of all ages to go. San\nFrancisco\u2014one of the world&#8217;s great cities\u2014has everything a family could want\nfor entertainment and recreation, while San Jose&#8217;s own neighborhoods each offer\nsomething great to do or see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents will be glad to know it&#8217;s not all fun and games, though\u2014the schools in the San Jose area are excellent. In addition to the top-notch public school system, the county also offers educational alternatives, including a long list of charter schools, most with a particular focus. There are more than 70 public elementary, middle and high schools, and more than 180 private schools throughout the area. Twenty-two of San Jose&#8217;s high schools are recognized on the U.S. News &amp; World Report&#8217;s Best High School rankings.<br> <br><strong>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sccoe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Santa Clara County Office of Education's website (opens in a new tab)\">Santa Clara County Office of Education&#8217;s website<\/a>&nbsp;and these links for more information about San Jose schools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"Charter schools in Santa Clara County (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sccoe.org\/supoffice\/charter-schools-office\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charter schools in Santa Clara County<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.sjusd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Jose Unified School District<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Things to Do and See in San Jose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you never met a bike\ntrail that&#8217;s too challenging? Or is quality time spent sampling the latest ale\nat a great brewery more your speed? Whatever you do for entertainment or\nenrichment, San Jose and the surrounding region have you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s\njust a fraction of the area attractions, landmarks, and culture available:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rwsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raging Waters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cagreatamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California&#8217;s<br>Great America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjose.org\/listings\/monterey-bay-aquarium?listingtype=attraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monterey Bay<br>Aquarium<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winchestermysteryhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winchester<br>Mystery House<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdm.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children&#8217;s Discovery Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinnabarhills.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cinnabar Hills<br>Golf Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucolick.org\/main\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lick<br>Observatory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetech.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Tech Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/company-overview\/intel-museum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intel Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of\nout-of-the-ordinary options as well, including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/aboutadobe\/philanthropy\/sjsemaphore\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Jose Semaphore<\/a>, art installation atop Adobe&#8217;s headquarters that invites\nvisitors to get interactive, 24\/7 gaming at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinom8trix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casino\nM8trix<\/a>, and a gigantic Monopoly game with a 930-square-foot\npermanent game board at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.monopolyinthepark.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monopoly in the Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When\nit comes to the visual arts and exceptional museums, it doesn&#8217;t get much better\nthan what San Jose has to offer visitors and residents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjose.org\/san-jose-museum-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Jose Museum of Art<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjose.org\/listings\/san-jose-museum-quilts-textiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjose.org\/listings\/rosicrucian-egyptian-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sjica.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjose.org\/listings\/downtown-san-jose-public-art-walk?listingtype=attraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Downtown San Jose Public Art Walk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">San Jose Sports and Recreation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe it&#8217;s the year-round\ngreat weather or perhaps there&#8217;s just something in the water, but either\nwatching or participating in sports and related activities are very big in San\nJose and the Bay Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Like\nto support the home teams? These are just some of the major league teams in the\nSan Jose and Bay Area:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/sharks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Jose Sharks<\/a>\u00a0(NHL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjearthquakes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Jose<br>Earthquakes<\/a>\u00a0(MLS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/athletics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oakland<br>Athletics<\/a>\u00a0(MLB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.49ers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a>\u00a0(NFL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/giants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Francisco<br>Giants<\/a>\u00a0(MLB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raiders.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oakland Raiders<\/a>\u00a0(NFL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/warriors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden State<br>Warriors<\/a>\u00a0(NBA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If\nyou can&#8217;t just sit on the sidelines, there are plenty of opportunities to take\npart in your favorite recreational activities. Here are just a very few ways to\nget in the game:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Golf:\u00a0<\/strong>Choose from municipal courses and private clubs throughout the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surfing:<\/strong>\u00a0A short drive takes you to the sandy beaches of Santa Cruz (&#8220;Surf City,&#8221; according to some).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Archery:\u00a0<\/strong>San Jose has more than its share of archery clubs and ranges for beginners and pros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climbing:\u00a0<\/strong>Visit one of dozens of indoor climbing gyms or get out in one of the any state parks to tackle real terrain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fishing:<\/strong>\u00a0You can drive to the shore for saltwater fishing, or cast a line on the thousands of acres at one of the recreation areas, lakes or reservoirs, including Calero Reservoir, Anderson Reservoir, or Coyote Lake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skateboarding:<\/strong>\u00a0Wherever you land when you move to San Jose, you probably won&#8217;t be far from a skate park. Some are part of larger &#8220;adventure&#8221; parks, while others are freestanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paintball:<\/strong>\u00a0In addition to a large paintball facility right in San Jose, there are several other fields and facilities within easy driving distance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking and biking:<\/strong>\u00a0San Jose and the Bay Area is an outdoor adventurer&#8217;s paradise. With forests, mountains and beaches, there are trails for every level of ability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Higher Education Opportunities in San Jose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re reading this\nguide, there&#8217;s a reasonably good chance you&#8217;re moving to the San Jose, CA area\nto attend one of the area&#8217;s public or private colleges or universities. That&#8217;s\nbecause the area&#8217;s population is near the top for education level in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bay Area draws students from around the world to elite and highly renowned schools such as&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stanford.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stanford University<\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ucsf.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">The University of California, San Francisco<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeley.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">The University of California, Berkeley<\/a>. Right here in town is&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sjsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">San Jose State University<\/a>, ranked as one of the top 15 public master&#8217;s universities in the West by&nbsp;<em>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/em>, and a destination for engineering, business and science students. Browse the Wikipedia page for an extensive list of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_colleges_and_universities_in_the_San_Francisco_Bay_Area\" target=\"_blank\">colleges and universities in the San Francisco Bay Area<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">San Jose Neighborhoods and Districts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to describe\nSan Jose neighborhoods and communities in a word is &#8220;diverse.&#8221;\nWhatever your idea of a Bay Area neighborhood is, San Jose probably has a good\nexample. These are just some of the most popular neighborhoods to consider if\nyou&#8217;re planning on moving to San Jose, plus a few that are always worth\nvisiting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Downtown\nSan Jose<\/strong>: The crowds and cost of\nliving in San Francisco make downtown San Jose an increasingly desirable\ndestination for those who want a downtown living experience without many of the\ndownsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St.\nLeo&#8217;s<\/strong>: It&#8217;s walkable, close to\ndowntown San Jose, and is a center of gay life in the city. If you&#8217;re a\nhomebuyer who prefers houses with character and history, you&#8217;ll want to look\ninto this neighborhood, since the majority of homes were built before 1930.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The\nAlameda<\/strong>: You&#8217;ll want to return\nagain and again to this district to sample great food, wine and craft beer, and\neverything else this area&#8217;s restaurants and tasting rooms have to offer. The\nAlameda also has a 200-year history and stories to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>West\nSan Jose<\/strong>: If you want to come\nhome to a more leisurely pace after a workday in the city, West San Jose is\nright for you. It&#8217;s a good spot for families, since it&#8217;s mostly residential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Almaden\nValley<\/strong>: Peaceful and pretty,\nwith open spaces all around, Almaden Valley is known for its stellar views\noverlooking San Jose. Located in southwestern Santa Clara County, Almaden\nValley is relatively more affordable than many other San Jose neighborhoods. It\nalso has a low crime rate and high-quality schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Japantown<\/strong>: This neighborhood is a top choice in San Jose, thanks to its\none-of-a-kind vibe and environment. Downtown is only one mile from Japantown,\nbut people choose to live in the neighborhood for many more reasons, including\nits cultural options, great shopping and restaurants, and year-round farmer&#8217;s\nmarket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Little\nItaly<\/strong>: This small district\npacks a lot of diversity, culture and great Italian fare into its few blocks.\nCome for dinner, the annual Little Italy Street Festival, and an interesting\nlesson in the neighborhood&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Willow\nGlen<\/strong>: This neighborhood is urban and upscale, but\nstill feels like a small town. It&#8217;s a very popular area, thanks to its easy\ncommute to downtown to its north, a great collection of shops, bars, eateries and\ncoffee shops, and a choice of beautiful, historic homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evergreen<\/strong>: Great, scenic views of the foothills provide the backdrop to a\nrange of communities in this newer San Jose neighborhood. Its high schools rank\nas some of California&#8217;s best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cupertino<\/strong>: Yes, it&#8217;s home to Apple&#8217;s world headquarters, but plenty of\nresidents call it home as well. Cupertino&#8217;s schools are exceptional, making it\na good spot for families with children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Silver Creek<\/strong>: Silver Creek is known for its large, luxury homes and affluent residents, but it has a somewhat more affordable side as well. You&#8217;ll find plenty of people who live here to get away from their high-powered work lives in Silicon Valley&#8217;s tech sector. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">San Jose Restaurants Bring You the Globe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Authentic ethnic\nrestaurants capture the best of San Jose&#8217;s multicultural population and style,\nand it will take you a long time to sample them all. San Jose&#8217;s food scene\ngives San Francisco a real run for its money, with don&#8217;t miss food destinations\nlike these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adegarest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adega<\/a>\u00a0for Portuguese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.currypundits.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curry Pundits<\/a>\u00a0for vegetarian Indian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.998cuba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Habana Cuba<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjose.org\/listings\/hawaiian-poke-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hawaiian Poke Bowl<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mezcalrestaurantsj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mezcal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.71saintpeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">71 Saint Peter<\/a>\u00a0for Mediterranean, Italian and French<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amber-india.com\/location\/san-jose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amber India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquicalmex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aqui<\/a>\u00a0for Mexican<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefinsanjose.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluefin<\/a>\u00a0for Japanese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunbohuesenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BunBo Hue An Nam<\/a>\u00a0for Vietnamese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dintaifungusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Din Tai Fung<\/a>\u00a0for Chinese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjose.org\/listings\/hanuman-thai-cuisine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hanuman Thai Cuisine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Shop &#8216;Til You Drop in San Jose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>San Jose shoppers can\nexpect nothing but the best, with luxury retail options with top designer\nbrands. There are also malls, of course, great deals at outlets, the year-round\nSan Jose Flea Market (which gets more than four million visitors each year and\nis the nation&#8217;s largest outdoor market), and everything in between. These are\njust some shopping choices in and around San Jose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santanarow.com\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santana Row<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjose.org\/listings\/grand-century-mall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Century Mall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/great-mall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Great Mall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjose.org\/listings\/midtown-arts-mercantile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Midtown Arts Mercantile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkplacevintage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Park Place Vintage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.streetlightrecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Streetlight Records<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohanaboardshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohana Board Shop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westfield.com\/valleyfair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westfield Valley Fair<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumoutlets.com\/outlets\/outlet.asp?id=23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gilroy Premium Outlets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanpedrosquaremarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Pedro Square Market<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Important San Jose Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning to move to San\nJose? Visit the following links for important information for new residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webapps-cdn.esri.com\/Apps\/location-strategy-for-business\/#\/insights?zip=95002&amp;graphs=Median-Income,Population-Density,Median-Age\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Esri<\/strong><\/a>.\nFind statistics on San Jose, CA, based on ZIP code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DMV\/Licenses<\/strong>. Get your California state ID or driver&#8217;s license at the local State of California Department of Motor Vehicles office. You can find the closest San Jose DMV location based on your address by using the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">location map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voting\nLocations<\/strong>. Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.sccgov.org\/rov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">County of Santa Clara Elections website<\/a>&nbsp;to find polling places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hurricane and Emergency Shelters<\/strong>. The county of Santa Clara offers several shelters that residents can use. You can use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.santaclaraca.gov\/our-city\/departments-a-f\/fire-department\/emergency-preparedness\/emergency-shelters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">the county&#8217;s<\/a>&nbsp;website to locate the shelter should the need arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evacuation Maps for Natural Disasters<\/strong>. Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjoseca.gov\/your-government\/departments-offices\/office-of-the-city-manager\/emergency-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency management website<\/a>&nbsp;at SanJoseCA.gov to find out where to go and what you should have prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utility\nCompanies<\/strong>. San Jose has one power\nand light utility company:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific Gas and Electric Company<\/a>. San Jose residents can also get&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjwater.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water and sewage<\/a>&nbsp;service from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trash\/ Recycling Services<\/strong>. San Jose residents can get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjoseca.gov\/your-government\/departments-offices\/environmental-services\/recycling-garbage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trash pickup and recycling services<\/a> from&nbsp;the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cable\nand Internet Providers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AT&amp;T<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.xfinity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comcast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spectrum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Let the Experts Move You to San Jose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on moving to San Jose, learn more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/san-jose\/\">full suite of moving services<\/a>&nbsp;Suddath&nbsp;provides, including residential moving, employee relocation, office moving and much more. We invite you to request a free, no-obligation moving quote online, over the phone, or via your mobile device with a smartphone video estimate. You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-reviews\/\">read reviews from our San Jose customers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill primary-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/moving-company\/san-jose\/contact-us\/\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#000000;background-color:#faaf40\" rel=\"#\">Free Estimate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Moving to San Jose, CA: FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581356760238\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is San Jose a good place to retire?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The question of whether San Jose is a good city for retirement depends upon what&#8217;s most important to you. If you&#8217;re looking to spend your retirement in a city with great weather, a diverse cultural scene, fantastic restaurants and that&#8217;s close to beaches, San Jose may be the perfect choice. But if you&#8217;re on a moderate, fixed budget, you&#8217;ll find better choices in the region. The cost of living in the Bay Area is one of the highest in the U.S., with the high cost of senior care such as assisted living and expensive real estate. Taxes on the wealthiest individuals are also high.<br\/><br\/>If you have the means, however, retiring to the Bay Area gives you access to some of the best healthcare facilities in the country, including top-ranked Stanford Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, a research and teaching hospital.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581532897467\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some of the pros and cons of moving to San Jose, CA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you&#8217;re trying to decide whether a move to San Jose is right for you, here are a few of the most commonly cited pros and cons.<br\/><br\/><strong>Pros:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  Fantastic weather tops the list! You can get outdoors in the sun nearly every day, with an average of 301 days of sunshine every year. &#8220;Snow&#8221; is not part of the local vocabulary.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Jobs are plentiful, particularly if you&#8217;re in the tech sector. Some of the world&#8217;s largest tech employers are right outside your door in San Jose.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  That great weather lets you take good advantage of the nearly 16,000 acres of parks, plus the nearby mountains and shoreline.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The city has a low crime rate, thanks to a high level of security.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Cultural options abound, from film and music festivals, to museums and art exhibitions.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  San Jose&#8217;s location puts you within easy driving distance of San Francisco, Napa Valley, Monterey, and many other cities that are destinations for travelers from everywhere in the world.<br\/><br\/><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  The cost of living is high in California, and the San Jose region has one of the highest in the state. Median home values and rental costs put the city out of reach for many people.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  If you like to have nightlife just steps from your door, San Jose may not be the city for you. It&#8217;s fairly quiet after the work day is done and commuters leave for home.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  There are certainly California cities with worse traffic problems (hello, L.A.?), but as a large city, San Jose has the typical traffic woes in some spots.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581532984573\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does it cost to live in San Jose?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The fact that San Francisco has the highest rents of all cities in the U.S. gets a lot of media attention, and it often overshadows San Jose&#8217;s place as the fourth most-expensive rental market. If you&#8217;re looking to be a San Jose homeowner, however, the answer isn&#8217;t quite as clear. Real estate prices in high-end areas may be stratospheric, but if you&#8217;re willing to commute (via the area&#8217;s excellent public transportation options), there are suburbs and nearby cities where housing prices are more affordable.<br\/><br\/>Overall, the cost of living in the Bay Area is high and still rising, according to analyses by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581533008268\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is San Jose a good place to move for families?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There&#8217;s no question that families moving to San Jose will be pleased to find how much there is to do and see. Few places in the country have easy access to both beaches and mountains and a fantastic combination of urban communities surrounded by vast green spaces. There&#8217;s always something interesting just outside your door, no matter what you or your kids are into.<br\/><br\/>There&#8217;s more good news for families: The city has a high employment rate, some of highest quality schools in the nation, and a low crime rate. In fact, Forbes lists San Jose as #6 on its list of America&#8217;s Safest Cities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581533052225\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How is the job market in San Jose?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in the area continues to see a steady drop and is well below national numbers. Per U.S. News &amp; World Report, the local job market favors younger workers, who are attracted to the opportunities offered by Apple, Google, Facebook and other tech titans.<br\/><br\/><strong>Here&#8217;s how the local industries break out per number of employees:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  147,800 are in professional, scientific and technical services with a salary range of $53,000 to $90,000<br\/><br\/> \u2022  121,800 are in health care and social assistance with a salary range of $22,000 to $31,000<br\/><br\/> \u2022  86,100 are in accommodation and food services with a salary range of $18,000 to $26,000<br\/><br\/>Another interesting angle on employment in San Jose is Glassdoor&#8217;s list of the 25 Best Cities for Jobs in the U.S. Taking three factors into account\u2014the relative ease of getting employment, affordability, and employee job satisfaction\u2014San Jose ranked #2 on the list of <a aria-label=\"where employees are happiest (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/blog\/top-10-cities-where-employees-are-happiest\/\" target=\"_blank\">where employees are happiest<\/a>.<br\/><br\/>To top it all off, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerbliss.com\/\">CareerBliss<\/a> 2017 Happiest Cities to Work puts San Jose at #2, just behind Santa Clara. Influencing factors were work environment, job resources, company reputation and culture, compensation, and opportunities for growth.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581533138152\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What cities are near San Jose?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>The following cities are within 25 miles of San Jose, making for a lot of day-trip choices as well as a tolerable commute if you want to live outside of San Jose proper:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  Menlo Park<br\/> \u2022  Stanford<br\/> \u2022  Palo Alto<br\/> \u2022  Cupertino<br\/> \u2022  Los Gatos<br\/> \u2022  Campbell<br\/> \u2022  Santa Clara<br\/> \u2022  Sunnyvale<br\/> \u2022  Mountain View<br\/> \u2022  Fremont<br\/> \u2022  Morgan Hill<br\/> \u2022  Boulder Creek<br\/> <br\/><strong>Beyond the 25-mile radius:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  Napa<br\/> \u2022  Half Moon Bay<br\/> \u2022  San Francisco<br\/> \u2022  Sausalito<br\/> \u2022  Carmel by the Sea<br\/> \u2022  Monterey<br\/> \u2022  Berkeley<br\/> \u2022  Pescadero<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581533223724\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">I&#8217;m new to California. What should I know about relocating to San Jose?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you&#8217;re not coming from outside the country, you can keep your driver&#8217;s license, but you will need to update your address. If you&#8217;re simply visiting here from another country, the state allows you to drive here on your foreign driver&#8217;s license for up to a year; for students or for work however, you can only drive with a foreign license for one month.<br\/><br\/><strong>Here are a few more quick useful or fun facts to know if you&#8217;re planning to move to San Jose that may help you become an insider:<\/strong><br\/><br\/> \u2022  The 2017 population was estimated at 1,000,536<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The population has grown by 10% for the last ten years<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The official language is English, of course, but many area residents speak Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean or Vietnamese<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The median house price in 2016 was more than $1 million. Rental prices range from about $2,200 for a one-bedroom apartment to more than $3,400 for three bedrooms<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Sales tax is 8.875%<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Earthquakes happen once or twice a year, but they fall into the &#8220;moderate&#8221; category<br\/><br\/> \u2022  San Jose was California&#8217;s first state capital<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:104px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer_one\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving to San Jose, CA? Read Our Ultimate Moving Guide If a move to San Jose is in your future, get ready for a unique lifestyle in a scenic city at the very heart of the global tech industry. 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Taxes on the wealthiest individuals are also high.<br\/><br\/>If you have the means, however, retiring to the Bay Area gives you access to some of the best healthcare facilities in the country, including top-ranked Stanford Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, a research and teaching hospital.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581532897467","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581532897467","name":"What are some of the pros and cons of moving to San Jose, CA?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If you're trying to decide whether a move to San Jose is right for you, here are a few of the most commonly cited pros and cons.<br\/><br\/><strong>Pros:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  Fantastic weather tops the list! You can get outdoors in the sun nearly every day, with an average of 301 days of sunshine every year. \"Snow\" is not part of the local vocabulary.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Jobs are plentiful, particularly if you're in the tech sector. Some of the world's largest tech employers are right outside your door in San Jose.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  That great weather lets you take good advantage of the nearly 16,000 acres of parks, plus the nearby mountains and shoreline.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The city has a low crime rate, thanks to a high level of security.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Cultural options abound, from film and music festivals, to museums and art exhibitions.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  San Jose's location puts you within easy driving distance of San Francisco, Napa Valley, Monterey, and many other cities that are destinations for travelers from everywhere in the world.<br\/><br\/><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  The cost of living is high in California, and the San Jose region has one of the highest in the state. Median home values and rental costs put the city out of reach for many people.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  If you like to have nightlife just steps from your door, San Jose may not be the city for you. It's fairly quiet after the work day is done and commuters leave for home.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  There are certainly California cities with worse traffic problems (hello, L.A.?), but as a large city, San Jose has the typical traffic woes in some spots.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581532984573","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581532984573","name":"How much does it cost to live in San Jose?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The fact that San Francisco has the highest rents of all cities in the U.S. gets a lot of media attention, and it often overshadows San Jose's place as the fourth most-expensive rental market. If you're looking to be a San Jose homeowner, however, the answer isn't quite as clear. Real estate prices in high-end areas may be stratospheric, but if you're willing to commute (via the area's excellent public transportation options), there are suburbs and nearby cities where housing prices are more affordable.<br\/><br\/>Overall, the cost of living in the Bay Area is high and still rising, according to analyses by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581533008268","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581533008268","name":"Is San Jose a good place to move for families?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There's no question that families moving to San Jose will be pleased to find how much there is to do and see. Few places in the country have easy access to both beaches and mountains and a fantastic combination of urban communities surrounded by vast green spaces. There's always something interesting just outside your door, no matter what you or your kids are into.<br\/><br\/>There's more good news for families: The city has a high employment rate, some of highest quality schools in the nation, and a low crime rate. In fact, Forbes lists San Jose as #6 on its list of America's Safest Cities.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581533052225","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581533052225","name":"How is the job market in San Jose?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in the area continues to see a steady drop and is well below national numbers. Per U.S. News &amp; World Report, the local job market favors younger workers, who are attracted to the opportunities offered by Apple, Google, Facebook and other tech titans.<br\/><br\/><strong>Here's how the local industries break out per number of employees:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  147,800 are in professional, scientific and technical services with a salary range of $53,000 to $90,000<br\/><br\/> \u2022  121,800 are in health care and social assistance with a salary range of $22,000 to $31,000<br\/><br\/> \u2022  86,100 are in accommodation and food services with a salary range of $18,000 to $26,000<br\/><br\/>Another interesting angle on employment in San Jose is Glassdoor's list of the 25 Best Cities for Jobs in the U.S. Taking three factors into account\u2014the relative ease of getting employment, affordability, and employee job satisfaction\u2014San Jose ranked #2 on the list of <a aria-label=\"where employees are happiest (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/blog\/top-10-cities-where-employees-are-happiest\/\" target=\"_blank\">where employees are happiest<\/a>.<br\/><br\/>To top it all off, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerbliss.com\/\">CareerBliss<\/a> 2017 Happiest Cities to Work puts San Jose at #2, just behind Santa Clara. Influencing factors were work environment, job resources, company reputation and culture, compensation, and opportunities for growth.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581533138152","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581533138152","name":"What cities are near San Jose?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>The following cities are within 25 miles of San Jose, making for a lot of day-trip choices as well as a tolerable commute if you want to live outside of San Jose proper:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  Menlo Park<br\/> \u2022  Stanford<br\/> \u2022  Palo Alto<br\/> \u2022  Cupertino<br\/> \u2022  Los Gatos<br\/> \u2022  Campbell<br\/> \u2022  Santa Clara<br\/> \u2022  Sunnyvale<br\/> \u2022  Mountain View<br\/> \u2022  Fremont<br\/> \u2022  Morgan Hill<br\/> \u2022  Boulder Creek<br\/> <br\/><strong>Beyond the 25-mile radius:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  Napa<br\/> \u2022  Half Moon Bay<br\/> \u2022  San Francisco<br\/> \u2022  Sausalito<br\/> \u2022  Carmel by the Sea<br\/> \u2022  Monterey<br\/> \u2022  Berkeley<br\/> \u2022  Pescadero","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581533223724","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/san-jose\/moving-to-san-jose-guide\/#faq-question-1581533223724","name":"I'm new to California. What should I know about relocating to San Jose?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If you're not coming from outside the country, you can keep your driver's license, but you will need to update your address. If you're simply visiting here from another country, the state allows you to drive here on your foreign driver's license for up to a year; for students or for work however, you can only drive with a foreign license for one month.<br\/><br\/><strong>Here are a few more quick useful or fun facts to know if you're planning to move to San Jose that may help you become an insider:<\/strong><br\/><br\/> \u2022  The 2017 population was estimated at 1,000,536<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The population has grown by 10% for the last ten years<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The official language is English, of course, but many area residents speak Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean or Vietnamese<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The median house price in 2016 was more than $1 million. Rental prices range from about $2,200 for a one-bedroom apartment to more than $3,400 for three bedrooms<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Sales tax is 8.875%<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Earthquakes happen once or twice a year, but they fall into the \"moderate\" category<br\/><br\/> \u2022  San Jose was California's first state capital","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/author\/zlatko-papic\/","display_name":"Zlatko Papic"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 6 years ago","modified":"Updated 1 year ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on January 8, 2020","modified":"Updated on March 18, 2025"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on January 8, 2020 1:58 am","modified":"Updated on March 18, 2025 3:15 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/moving-to-city-guide.svg","series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1732\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1715"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}