Silicon Valley

Entrepreneurs, innovators, and risk takers from around the world have made Silicon Valley a diverse, forward-thinking region where the next great idea is always brewing. Covering all of Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and parts of Alameda and Santa Cruz counties, this is the land where technology startups become Fortune 500 companies. 

Opportunities abound here with the highest average high-tech salary and the largest concentration of high-tech companies in the United States. Notable names include Facebook in Menlo Park, Google in Mountain View, and Apple in Cupertino. The area’s wide-ranging boundaries account for every lifestyle from family-friendly neighborhoods to fast-paced downtown living, and grand estates in coveted zip codes. Quality of life is strong here with a wealth of outdoor spaces, world-class shopping and dining, and enviable weekend getaways within easy reach.