Introducing: Central San José

San José – Spanish for St. Joseph –  is the economic, cultural, and political capital of Silicon Valley, and the largest city in Northern California. With a population of more than 1.1 million, it is the third-largest city in California and 10th-largest in the United States. Due to its nature as a hub of innovation, San José is a global city, with a Mediterranean climate, and extremely high cost of living. 

San José is among the wealthiest major cities in the world, with the third-highest GDP per capita (after Zürich, Switzerland, and Oslo, Norway), according to the Brookings Institution. The San José metro area is home to the most millionaires and billionaires per capita of any city in the United States. With a median home price of $1.1M, it also boasts one of the most expensive housing markets in the country – and the world.

Learn more in the Neighborhoods section of our website.

Introducing: Woodside

A small town with big lots, epic estates, and a popular network of horse trails, the Town of Woodside is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States – an exclusive list that also includes San Mateo County neighbors Atherton, Hillsborough, and Portola Valley.

Woodside has boasted a number of rich and famous residents over the years, including singer-songwriter Joan Baez, tech giants Larry Ellison and Steve Jobs, 49ers Hall of Fame Coach Bill Walsh, and award-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer, along with numerous Silicon Valley CEOs, venture capitalists, business magnates, and – currently – 6 billionaires!

Woodside is also home to a number of open space preserves, including the Purisima Open Space – part of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District – which allows both horseback riding and bicycling.

Learn more in the Neighborhoods section of our website.