Moving from Minneapolis, MN, to San Jose, CA
Establish yourself in the Capital of Silicon Valley
Ready to move over 2,000 miles from Minneapolis to the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” also known as San Jose, California? Besides a change in weather, you’ll find different opportunities and a culture shift.
San Jose has more than twice as many people as Minneapolis, with over 1 million residents. However, when you compare the population densities and metro populations of the cities, Minneapolis is larger and more crowded, with 3.7 million compared to 2 million in San Jose.
Let’s explore what else you can expect from the 3rd-most populous city in California.
Snow-free winters in San Jose
One thing you can leave behind is super cold winters. While the average January low is only 7 degrees in Minneapolis, the lows stay above freezing in San Jose at 42 degrees. The average snowfall in San Jose is zero inches, compared to over 50 in Minneapolis. That’s quite a difference!
Yearly rainfall averages 17 inches in San Jose, about half what Minneapolis gets. Summer highs in both cities typically stay in the low 80s — perfect for spending time outdoors.
Opportunities await in tech, and more
Many jobs in the San Jose area are in the manufacturing, science and tech industries. Major employers nearby include Meta, Google and Apple. As one of the wealthiest cities in the United States, San Jose's economy is strong.
The job market is great in San Jose with higher than average salaries and a low unemployment rate. If you have children, U.S. News and World Report recognized many of San Jose’s 35 schools on their list of best high schools.
Adjust to San Jose culture
The tech-minded residents of San Jose are culturally diverse and speak more than 56 languages. Art is a big deal in the city, with the local government allotting part of its annual budget to public art.
Sports fans can enjoy pro teams, the San Jose Sharks (NHL) and the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS). Minor leagues and college teams include baseball, football and hockey.
San Jose is home to Opera San Jose, Symphony Silicon Valley and Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley, as well as many children’s companies. Annual events include the Cinequest Film Festival and the San Jose Jazz Festival.
Make a stress-free move to San Jose with U-Pack
Through our nationwide service centers with locations near Minneapolis and San Jose, U-Pack® is ready to handle your long-distance move. As a DIY moving service, we can make your move easy and affordable. Just take care of packing, loading and unloading, and then we’ll transport your things. Get a free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re here to help!