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Considerations when choosing a San Jose moving company

Moving to San Jose doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Before starting your search, make sure you've gone through the following:

  1. Must-haves, and what you'll be willing to compromise on. You may need to give up certain amenities to live in your favorite neighborhood, or otherwise look for a smaller layout or a different apartment type.

  2. Your search horizon. The ideal time to start searching is between 1-2 months before your planned move-in date. However, don't be stressed if you only have a couple weeks to go; a surpising amount of rental inventory is usually available for immediate move-in.

  3. Your favorite neighborhoods. We've put together a curated list below of some of the more popular areas to get you started on where to live - whether you're moving by yourself or with a family, looking for a residential area or one in the middle of the action.

  4. Documents you'll need when applying for an apartment. These will vary depending on the landlord, but most require verification of employment and income, your credit report, and references from previous landlords.

  5. Whether you'd like to live alone or with roommates. Roommates can mean considerable cost savings upwards of 50%-60% depending on the amount of people

Tips for moving to or within San Jose

Facts about San Jose

Known as the ‘Capital of Silicon Valley’ and boasting close to 7,000 tech companies, San Jose is the most concentrated tech center in the entire world. The third largest city in California with the highest median household income in the country at $77,000, San Jose has very low crime rates and still prides itself on its small-town charm and diversity. Quick commutes, healthy lifestyles, and a low poverty rate make it one of the top 10 least stressed cities in the country. Offering residents an average of 300 days of sunshine annually, there is always plenty to do. Take a stroll to Guadalupe River Park to see the World’s largest Monopoly board or drag your lawn chair to enjoy a movie under the stars at Starlight Cinemas. If you like it spicy, be sure to check out the Taco Festival or cool off with a visit to Raging Waters Amusement Park. Getting around is easy with over 50 miles of commuting trails throughout San Jose but locals will tell you to look both ways before you step on the sidewalk downtown as the light rail train may surprise you.

 

Moving to San Jose

Climate

San Jose experiences mild and dry summers with cool and wet winters. The temperature throughout the year is pleasent with no extreme temperature drops or spikes. Summers have temperatures ranging between 70 and 80 degrees while the winter has temperatures ranging between 50 and 60 degrees.

Cost of Living

San Jose is known for its thriving technology industry and economy. Due to this , and some other factors the cost of living in San Jose is high. The city consistently ranks among the most expensive cities to live in the US. Rental and real estate is very high in San Jose. Other expenses such as groceries, transportation and healthcare are also realitively more expensive than the national average. San Jose offers numerous job opportunities and a diverse and culturally rich community making. All these factors make San Jose a very desired place to live.

Where to Live

Downtown San Jose has a busy urban atmosphere with popular nighllife, diverse dining and other amenities. Willow Glen if full of charming vintage homes and a downtown area with botiques and restaurants. Almaden Valley is more suburban with a family-frienly environment.Santana Row offers more upscale living with shopping and dining experiences.

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Transportation and Parking

San Jose has many options for visitors and residents alike when it comes to transportation. The VTA operates an extensive bus and lightrail network, that connect various neighborhoods and destinations. Rideshare services and taxies are regularly avaliable as well. If you prefer to drive, San Jose has an extensive network of highways and roads. Traffic can however be a challenge during peak rush hours. San Jose has many parking facilties throughout the city, including street parking, parking garages and surface lots.

Unpakt’s Most Recommended

Alum Rock Park (15350 Penitencia Creek Rd)
Provides 740 acres of picnic areas, trails, and lots of opportunities to see wildlife.

The Boiling Crab (1631 E Capitol Expy, Ste 101)
Nobody has regretted stuffing their faces here and put the Whole Sha-bang sauce on everything you order.

Psycho Donuts (288 S Second St)
Blood, guts, fingers—its home to the zaniest and most delicious sweet donut treats.

San Jose Flea Market (1590 Berryessa Rd)
Almost 2,000 different vendors from comic books to pruning shears and almost a quarter of a mile of fresh produce.

 

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