What BestPlaces Users Say about San Jose
San Jose is the third largest city in California and is considered to be the heart of Silicon Valley. Known for its booming tech industry and diverse population, many people choose to call this city home. However, living in San Jose can also come with a high cost of living and intense traffic. In order to get a better understanding of what it's like to live in this city, I have included a summary of user reviews from bestplaces.net.
User Reviews:
1. From Alice_L: "I've lived in San Jose for over 10 years and I absolutely love it. The weather is unbeatable and there are endless activities and events to keep you entertained. However, housing prices are through the roof and traffic can be a nightmare during rush hour."
2. From JohnDoe45: "I moved to San Jose for work and have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, the job opportunities are great and the city is very diverse. But on the other hand, I struggle with the high cost of living and the lack of affordable housing options."
3. From SarahSmith85: "San Jose is a great place to raise a family. There are top-rated schools and plenty of parks and recreational activities. The only downside is the cost of living, which can be tough for families on a budget."
4. From SiliconValleyGal: "As someone who works in the tech industry, living in San Jose is a dream come true. The job opportunities are endless and the city is constantly evolving. However, the cost of living can be a big barrier for many people, and the traffic can be unbearable at times."
Based on the user reviews, it is clear that San Jose has many positive aspects, such as great weather and job opportunities. However, the high cost of living and traffic are common concerns among residents. Despite these challenges, many people still choose to call San Jose home and enjoy the diverse and vibrant community it offers.
based on 90 ReviewsGet to know San Jose with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited San Jose
climate - 4/15/2009
climate is mostly great, some hot spots during the late summer but overall great. air quality not so great since we live in the
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The L-O-V-E of the Bay! - 1/26/2009
San Jose has much to offer. Lots of activities for families and singels. Because we are so close to the bay we are consider the South Bay. whatever kind of sence that you may like the Bay Area can accomidate it. Fashion, shopping, great food, festivals, a chance to experience different cultures or be more involved in your own, quite cities or very active cities the Bay has it all. Though in these days all things that sound good must come with some kind of bad news. the cost of living is high, but that may be because there are lots of professional people that make lots of money and people who make lots of money can and will want to live in one of the safest largest cities in the nation. Oh and not to mention public transpertation is made easy, fun, and very
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San José, 10th largest city in the USA, Safest Cit - 6/2/2008
San José is the Capital of Silicon Valley. It has the cleanest busses and trains that you will ever see. It is a City of all sizes: Northside, Southside, Eastside, Westside, Downtown, Uptown, and Central. San José borders many cities: North-Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Milpitas(Yes it does! You need to look at a REAL map of SJ!) West-Saratoga, Cupertino, Campbell, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, South-Morgan Hill, Los Gatos. This city is the best, and .... the cleanest and
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Mediterranean Climate in Silicon Valley - 5/24/2008
The best comes together in San Jose, capital of "Silicon Valley." The climate is moderate, the ocean is close to the west, and the mountains are close to the east. This is the 10th largest city in the United States with one of the lowest crime rates. We moved here in 1975. Since then the city has grown into a beautiful modern metropolitan area with universities, restaurants, cultural activities, museums, theaters, etc. Not everything is perfect, but it is a city where the strong Chamber of Commerce is working hand-in-hand with other civic groups to continually improve the area as a wonderful place to live and
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Climate - 1/23/2008
The weather here is really great. It doesn't usually drop past 40 degrees in the winter time and in the summer the weather is really nice, usually about 85-90 but no
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Cost of Housing - 1/4/2008
Housing costs in the San Jose area begin at $500,00 on the low end for a single family tract style home with approximately 1200 square feet in an average neighborhood. From there, the price increases depending what section of town you are looking in and the size and quality of the home. Schools also play an important roll in property values here. 1 home with 1200 square feet in an excellent district in the vally here can sell for as much as $1,000,000
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