Cities of the Bay Area
CUPERTINO
THE HEART OF THE VALLEY
Cupertino has something for the business and holiday traveler alike. A booming community in its own right, Cupertino lies at the center of Silicon Valley's compass. A short drive can take you south to San Jose and the campuses of the world's leading technology firms, north to San Francisco and the Bay, or west to the redwoods of the peninsula and the shores of the Pacific.
INSIDE
CUPERTINO
Within our borders, you'll find a thriving business community that's home to some of the greatest innovators in technology, companies like Hewlett-Packard, Apple Computer, and Symantec. Along with one of the friendliest climates in the United States, we also boast one of the most diverse and engaged communities in Northern California. For outdoor recreation Cupertino offers more than 150 acres of parkland, including Blackberry Farm www.blackberryfarm.org with its 9-hole golf course - one of the most affordable urban Golf Courses around. For indoor recreation the Cupertino Sports Center and Cupertino Senior Center offer a range of activities, while our library presents events and activities for both kids and adults. Restaurants in Cupertino reflect our rich and ethnically diverse population, bringing cuisine from around the world to help you enjoy your stay.
About San Jose
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The City of San Jose is the 10th largest city in the San Jose has the lowest crime rate of any major city in the
The San Jose Metropolitan Area (
Out of 568,000 households in the San Jose Metropolitan Area, 63.5 percent have incomes of $50,000 or more. Source: 2005 Survey of Buying Power, Sales & Marketing Management Magazine.
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Out of 568,000 households in the San Jose Metropolitan Area, 63.5 percent have incomes of $50,000 or more. Source: 2005 Survey of Buying Power, Sales & Marketing Management Magazine.
The San Jose Metropolitan Area is home to over 4,505 high technology companies employing over 182,300 people. Source: State of California , Employment Development Department – new code for North American Industry Classification System
One out of every 5 workers in
San Jose is the site of the oldest civil settlement in
San Jose ranked first among large metropolitan areas as a world class manufacturing community based on manufacturing strength and the high productivity of area workers.
Leading the nation in the number of high-tech companies,
The education level of the San Jose metropolitan area workforce is one of the highest in the
Fortune magazine has called San Jose "the epicenter of information technology." Source: City of
Fast Facts About
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Location: Southern tip of San Francisco Bay
Slogan: Capital of Silicon Valley
Elevation: 67 ft.
Area: 174 square miles
Population: 944,857
Median Family Income: $59,283
Rank in California: 3rd largest city
Rank in U.S.: 10th largest city
Year founded: 1777
Year incorporated: 1850
Ethnic Breakdown, 2000 Census:
Total 2000 Census Population: 894,943
Caucasian: 36%
Hispanic: 30.2%
Asian: 26.6%
Black: 3.3%
American Indian, Pacific Islander: 0.7%
Other: 0.2%
Two or more races: 0.3%
Santa Clara County
Average rainfall: 14.4 inches
Average sunshine: 300 days a year
Average humidity: 57%
Population of Santa Clara County: 1,759,585
Rank in California: 6th largest county
Median Age: 35.2
Sales Tax: 8.25%
Median Family Income: $62,614
About Sunnvale
The Sunnyvale area is known for its diverse and vibrant business economy within the progressive, well managed, and nationally recognized Silicon Valley community. The agriculture background from which Sunnyvale was known for at the time of its incorporation in 1912 have been replaced by hi-tech industries.
Some of the nation’s most successful business and industrial leaders are located in Sunnyvale, including AMD, Juniper Networks, Network Appliance and Yahoo, Inc. Sunnye proximity to distinguished educational institutions such as Stanford University, Santa Clara University, San Jose State University, UC-Santa Cruz, Brooks College, Cogswell College, and Mission College.
Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale’s picturesque suburban setting, low crime rate, quality schools and unparallel parks. Sunnyvale is less than an hour from the Pacific Ocean and close to California’s famous redwood forests. Sunnyvale offers shopping convenience and variety with more than 49 neighborhood and regional centers, including downtown shopping and dining at Murphy Avenue - a unique and historic business district.
