San Jose is the third-largest city in California and the tenth-largest in the United States.
Is located 45 minutes south of San Francisco.
San Jose is the oldest civilian settlement in California, founded in 1777.
In 1850, when California gained statehood, San Jose served as its first capital.
The city has earned nickname "Capital of Silicon Valley" as it has the largest concentration of technology expertise in the world with over 6,600 technology companies.
The city is also known for its affluence, high cost of living and low crime - listed as one of the top three Safest Big Cities in America.
San Jose has the highest media household income in the nation, and more than half the adults in Silicon Valley hold a college degree.