Santa Clara Living

If you’re considering a personal move or business relocation to the area, here are some tips and tidbits that might “seal the deal” for you — organized in no particular order, but all highly relevant:

• Santa Clara is right in the hub of the high-technology and recreational mix being so conveniently located to both Silicon Valley at San Francisco where you can enjoy diversity such as the Pacific Ocean, the Sierra Mountains, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park.
• Business (or personal) travel is a breeze when you also consider that Santa Clara has access to three airports: Oakland International, San Francisco International, and San Jose International. How’s that for options?
• The city is conveniently located near freeways, railroads, expressways, light rail, and other transportation and is able to boast that an average commute for residents is a mere 21.8 minutes.
• Business and industry in Santa Clara is diverse and includes categories such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, retail, and services along with the area’s renowned high-technology sector.
• An independent nationwide study by Kosmont Companies rated the city of Santa Clara as a “low cost” city while also ranking among “the most competitive cities for fostering economic development and attracting business.”
• And speaking of the previous item, Santa Clara provides low-cost energy, low operating costs, and the Bay area’s lowest combined utility rates to underscore its commitment to local businesses and the general community.