Santa Clara County Communities
Alviso:
Annexed by the city of San Jose in 1968, Alviso is a small residential neighborhood of approximately 2,000, located at the southernmost tip of the southernmost tip of the San Francisco Bay. Once a thriving port Alviso is now known for its vas wetlands caused by the receding water level.
Campbell:
Located in the West Valley of Santa Clara Country, Campbell is delightful community where tradition and progress combine in a successful blend. Named for prominent civic leader and rancher Benjamin Campbell in the 1850s, this city is today a thriving and growing community of more than 38,000 with an average household income of more than $97,000. The Redevelopment Agency’s revitalization strategy is focusing on new development
an historic preservation. Visit the Campbell Historical Museum or the Ainsle
y House to learn more about this family-oriented community.
Cupertino:
Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Cupertino is an amazing mix of imagination and cooperation. Home to such high tech firms as Apple Computer and Hewlett-Packard, Cupertino boasts a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings, and a population full of spirit and optimism. As a city of just over approximately 52,000 people with median household income of just over $100,000, the elementary schools rank as some for the best in the country. Visit the historic Blackberry Farm for a day of picnicking or golf, or hike the various outstanding parks.
Gilroy:
Best known as the “Garlic Capital of the World.” And home of the annual Garlic Festival in July, Gilroy is located at the southern end of Santa Clara County. With a population of approximately 40,153 and a median household income of $62,135 the city is known for its peaceful residential environment, its award-winning parks, golf course and recreation programs, and for its “urban forest,” for which the City has won Tree City USA awards annually since 1979. With over 145 stores the Gilroy Premium Outlets is California’
s largest outlet shopping center.
Los Altos/Los Altos Hills:
With a combination population of approximately 37,000 and a median household income of over $150,000, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills are well known for upscale homes, tree lined streets, an attractive climate and friendly shopping areas. Industry is not allowed within the city limits and new home construction in Los Altos Hills requires a one-acre minimum. Students typically score in the top ten percent on state standardized tests. Recent rankings by the state Department of Education indicated that the schools are a month the finest in the state.
Los Gatos:
Spanish for “the Cats” the Town of Los Gatos acts as a natural gateway between the greater Santa Clara basin and the beautiful Pacific Coast of California, while still possessing its small town feel and charm of its rich history. With a population approaching 30,000 and an average household income of $110,000 Los Gatos is one of the nicest, most prestigious towns in Santa Clara County. Stroll the friendly streets of downtown, visit the museums, picnic in the par, ride the Billy Joes Wildcat Railroad, or set off on the trail for a family hike along the Los Gatos Creek.
Milpitas: As one of the oldest settlements in Santa Clara Valley, Milpitas, which in Spanish means “little cornfields,” has experienced remarkable growth since the first settlers began living here in 1852. Located at the north eastern border to Alameda County Milpitas has a population of approximately 64,600 and average household income of $88,500. The city enjoys the benefits of the valley’s explosive growth in the computer and electronics industry and has a wide selection of housing ranging from custom hillside homes to lower-cost housing.
Monte Sereno:
Which means “peaceful mountain” is an all residential community of approximately 3,800 residents with a median household income of $154,250. The area is known for its rural character and wooded hillsides as well as its magnificent estates. Because of the City’s beauty, location and superior schools many Silicon Valley executives have chosen Monet Sereno as their home. One of the City’s points of interest included the hoe in which American author John Steinbeck wrote “The Grape of Wrath”
Mountain View:
Once covered in orchards and vineyards, Mountain View began as a stage coach stop and an agricultural center for the lush Santa
Clara Valley. The city is home to approximately 72,200 residents with a median household income of $83,316 and too many nationally an internationally known corporations. In recent years, the City of Mountain View has developed some of the finest recreation facilities the Bay Area has to offer including an innovative regional park from reclaimed landfill.
Palo Alto:
The blend of business and residential areas anchored by a vibrant downtown defines Palo Alto’s unique character. At the same time, Palo Alto, known as “Birthplace of the Silicon Valley,” is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technological development. Proximity of Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings adds to the vibrancy, innate charm and beauty of Palo Alto. Distinctive in every way, Palo Alto, with a population of approximately 61,200 residents with a median household income of $150,700, offers its business community a diverse and exciting environment in which to work and live.
San Jose:
Founded November 19, 1777 (as Pueblo de San Jose) San Jose is California’s first civilian settlement and the site of the first state capitol. As the hub of Silicon Valley, San Jose has become a popular destination for tourist
s and business travelers as it offers a wide variety of exciting cultural, recreational, educational, and entertainment opportunities. San Jose is a City proud of the cultural and ethnic diversity of its population and workforce. The City sponsors numerous cultural festivals, and numerous ethnic chambers of commerce are active in the community. As the third largest City in California, with a population of approximately 926,200 and a median household income of $76,181, San Jose continues to be rated the safest big city in America with a population over $500,000, according to 2003 FBI crime statistics. |
