Kenneth S. best-worst Mar 11, 2026

We have two kids and Rent is about $2,617/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — San Jose sits at 438.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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