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City of San Jose: Population (Citywide): 887,330 (2005 estimate +/17,662); 18,180 (95110), 57,735 (95111),

52,331 (95112), 553 (95113), 51,688 (95116), 29,903 (95117), 31,916 (95118), 10,137 (95119), 37,089

(95120), 37,126 (95121), 59,822 (95122), 59,621 (95123), 45,250 (95124), 46,184 (95125), 27,021 (95126),

60,609 (95127), 32,799 (95128), 37,565 (95129), 13,465 (95130), 26,384 (95131), 40,563 (95132), 26,018

(95133), 9,643 (95134), 15,791 (95135), 36,924 (95136), 14,785 (95138), 7,006 (95139), 44,095 (95148)

Government: City Hall: 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose CA 95113, 408-535-3500

Schools: PK-12 (Unified School Districts): San Jose, Alum Rock, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara. PK-8 (Elementary School Districts): Beryessa Union, Campbell Union, Cupertino Union, Cambrian, Evergreen, Franklin-McKinley, Luther Burbank, Moreland, Mt Pleasant, Oak Grove, Union. 9-12 (High School Union Districts): Campbell, East Side, Fremont. 61 private schools are located in San Jose.

Child Care: 272 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Jose.

Public Library: San Jose Public Library Main Library: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose CA 95112, 408-808-2000. 17 branches are located throughout the city, including 7 that are open on Sunday.

Parks and Recreation: San Jose Parks & Recreation 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose CA 95113, 408-535-3570

Housing Statistics (Citywide): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $1,153***

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $625,400* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,409**

*2005 Estimate, +/- $6,968 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$62 2005 Estimate, +/-$33 Note: All census data below is from the 2000 census.

Housing Statistics (95110): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 34/62 Median Rent: $909

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $294,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,547

Housing Statistics (95111): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35 Median Rent: $1,042

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $301,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,687

Housing Statistics (95112): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 32/68 Median Rent: $853

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $326,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,740

Housing Statistics (95113): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 0/100 Median Rent: $421

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): N/A Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: N/A

Housing Statistics (95116): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 43/57 Median Rent: $930

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $270,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,584

Housing Statistics (95117): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 43/57 Median Rent: $1,112

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $415,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,994

Housing Statistics (95118): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34 Median Rent: $1,110

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $390,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,901

Housing Statistics (95119): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24 Median Rent: $1,379

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $382,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,950

Housing Statistics (95120): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8 Median Rent: $1,872

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $626,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,598

Housing Statistics (95121): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 77/23 Median Rent: $1,348

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $337,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,780

Housing Statistics (95122): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42 Median Rent: $1,087

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $279,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,591

Housing Statistics (95123): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30 Median Rent: $1,369

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $371,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,870

Housing Statistics (95124): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26 Median Rent: $1,207

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $429,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,940

Housing Statistics (95125): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34 Median Rent: $1,155

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $496,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,940

Housing Statistics (95126): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 33/67 Median Rent: $1,001

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $423,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,052

Housing Statistics (95127): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $1,167

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $322,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,746

Housing Statistics (95128): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 41/59 Median Rent: $1,049

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $401,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,895

Housing Statistics (95129): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 59/41 Median Rent: $1,282

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $554,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,075

Housing Statistics (95130): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42 Median Rent: $1,105

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $444,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,972

Housing Statistics (95131): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29 Median Rent: $1,504

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $385,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,982

Housing Statistics (95132): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25 Median Rent: $1,387

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $369,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,815

Housing Statistics (95133): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40 Median Rent: $1,000

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $339,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,817

Housing Statistics (95134): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 52/48 Median Rent: $1,516

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $425,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,116

Housing Statistics (95135): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8 Median Rent: $1,400

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $487,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $ 2,671

Housing Statistics (95136): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 64/36 Median Rent: $1,269

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $390,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,920

Housing Statistics (95138): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 88/12 Median Rent: $1,572

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $597,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $ 2,967

Housing Statistics (95139): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $1,500

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $371,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,881

Housing Statistics (95148): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 85/15 Median Rent: $1,504

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $392,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,032

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City of Santa Clara: Population: 102,204 (2005 estimate +/8,907)

Government: City Hall: 1500 Warburton Ave Santa Clara CA 95050 408-615-2200

Schools: PK-12: Santa Clara Unified School District. PK-8: Cupertino Union School District.14 private schools are located in Santa Clara.

Child Care: 46 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Santa Clara.

Public Library: Central Park Library 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara CA 95051 408-615-2900

Parks and Recreation: Community Recreation Center in Central Park 969 Kiely Blvd Santa Clara CA 95051 408-615-3140

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 51/49 Median Rent: $1,152***

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $627,100* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,450**

*2005 Estimate, +/- $15,367* 2005 Estimate, +/-$166** 2005 Estimate, +/-$54***

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City of Sunnyvale: Population: 132,725 (2005 estimate +/8,334)

Government: City Hall: 456 W Olive Ave, Box 3707, Sunnyvale CA 94088-3707, 408-730-7500 Community Web Site: All Sunnyvale

Schools: PK-12: Santa Clara Unified School District. PK-8: Sunnyvale Elementary School District, Cupertino Union Elementary School District. 9-12: Fremont Union High School District. 16 private schools are located in Sunnyvale.

Child Care: 57 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sunnyvale.

Public Library: Sunnyvale Public Library 665 W Olive Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 408-730-7300

Parks and Recreation: Sunnyvale Parks & Recreation Box 3707 Sunnyvale CA 94088 408-730-7350

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 49/51 Median Rent: $1,224***

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $677,600* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,315**

*2005 Estimate, +/- $25,278* 2005 Estimate, +/-$121** 2005 Estimate, +/-$50***

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City of Mountain View: Population: 69,427 (2005 estimate +/6,225)

Government: City Hall: 500 Castro St, Box 7540 Mountain View CA 94039 650-903-6304 (City Clerk)

Schools: PK-8: Mountain View-Whisman Elementary School District. 9-12: Mountain View-Los Altos High School District.7 private schools are located in Mountain View.

Child Care: 23 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Mountain View.

Public Library: Mountain View Public Library 585 Franklin St Mountain View CA 94041 650-903-6337

Parks and Recreation: Mountain View Parks & Recreation 201 S Rengstorff Ave Mountain View CA 94039 650-903-6331

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 39/61 Median Rent: $1,271

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $664,300* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,491**

*2005 Estimate, +/- $35,558 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$200 2005 Estimate, +/-$80

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City of Milpitas: Population: 62,698

Government: City Hall: 455 E Calaveras Blvd Milpitas CA 95035 408-586-3000

Schools: PK-12: Milpitas Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Milpitas.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Milpitas.

Public Library: Milpitas Library 40 N. Milpitas Blvd Milpitas CA 95035 408-262-1171

Parks and Recreation: Milpitas Recreation Services 457 E Calaveras Blvd Milpitas CA 95035 408-586-3210

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30 Median Rent: $1,279

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $372,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,974

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City of Palo Alto: Population: 58,598

Government: City Hall: 250 Hamilton Ave Palo Alto CA 94301 650-329-2571 (City Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Palo Alto Unified School District. 12 private schools are located in Palo Alto.

Child Care: 56 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Palo Alto.

Public Library: Palo Alto Library Main Branch: 1213 Newell Rd Palo Alto CA 94301 650-329-2436

Parks and Recreation: Palo Alto Recreation-Community Services: 1305 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto CA 94301 650-463-4900

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43 Median Rent: $1,349

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $811,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,684

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City of Cupertino: Population: 50,546

Government: City Hall: 10300 Torre Ave Cupertino CA 95014 408-777-3200

Schools: PK-8: Cupertino Union School District, Montebello Elementary School District. 9-12: Fremont Union High School District.3 private schools are located in Cupertino.

Child Care: 27 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Cupertino.

Public Library: Cupertino Library 10800 Torre Ave Cupertino CA 95014 408-446-1677

Parks and Recreation: Cupertino Parks & Rec. Quinlan Community Center 10185 N Stelling Cupertino CA 95014 408-777-3110

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 64/36 Median Rent: $1,693

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $649,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,488

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City of Gilroy: Population: 41,464

Government: City Hall: 7351 Rosanna St Gilroy CA 95020 408-846-0400

Schools: PK-12: Gilroy Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Gilroy.

Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Gilroy.

Public Library: Gilroy Public Library 7387 Rosanna St Gilroy CA 95020 408-842-8207

Parks and Recreation: Gilroy Community Services Dept 7351 Rosanna St Gilroy CA 95020 408-846-0460

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $936

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $344,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,930

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City of Campbell: Population: 38,138

Government: City Hall: 70 N 1st St Campbell CA 95008 408-866-2117 (City Clerk)

Schools: PK-8: Campbell Union Elementary School District. 9-12: Campbell Union High School District. 7 private schools are located in Campbell.

Child Care: 22 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Campbell.

Public Library: Campbell Public Library 77 Harrison Ave Campbell CA 95008 408-866-1991

Parks and Recreation: Campbell Parks & Recreation 1 W Campbell Ave, #C-31/32 Campbell CA 95008 408-866-2105

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 48/52 Median Rent: $1,154

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $436,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,994

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City of Morgan Hill: Population: 33,566

Government: City Hall: 17555 Peak Ave Morgan Hill CA 95037-4128 408-779-7271

Schools: PK-12: Morgan Hill Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in Morgan Hill.

Child Care: 20 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Morgan Hill.

Public Library: Morgan Hill Library 17575 Peak Ave Morgan Hill CA 95037 408-779-3196

Parks and Recreation: Morgan Hill Parks & Recreation 17555 Peak Ave Morgan Hill CA 95037-4128 408-782-0008

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 73/27 Median Rent: $1,112

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $435,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,244

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City of Saratoga: Population: 29,843

Government: City Hall: 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga CA 95070, 408-868-1200

Schools: PK-8 (Elementary Union School Districts): Saratoga, Campbell, Cupertino. 9-12: Campbell Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in Saratoga.

Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Saratoga.

Public Library: Saratoga Public Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga CA 95070 408- 867-6127

Parks and Recreation: Saratoga Parks & Recreation 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga CA 95070, 408-868-1249

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 90/10 Median Rent: $1,689

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $1,000,000+ Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,241

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Town of Los Gatos: Population: 28,952

Government: Town Hall: 110 E. Main St Los Gatos CA 95030 408-354-6834

Schools: PK-8: Lakeside Joint Elementary School District, Loma Prieta Joint Elementary School District, Campbell Union Elementary School District. 9-12: Campbell Union High School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District. 5 private schools are located in Los Gatos.

Child Care: 23 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Los Gatos.

Public Library: Los Gatos Public Library 110 E. Main St Los Gatos CA 95030 408-354-6891

Parks and Recreation: Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education & Recreation 123 E Main St Los Gatos CA 95030 408-354-8700

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35 Median Rent: $1,331

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $784,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,785

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City of Los Altos: Population: 27,693

Government: City Hall: 1 N San Antonio Rd Los Altos CA 94022 650-947-2231

Schools: PK-8: Los Altos Elementary School District, Cupertino Union Elementary School District. 9-12: Mountain View-Los Altos High School District. 7 private schools are located in Los Altos.

Child Care: 19 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Los Altos.

Public Library: Los Altos Public Library 13 S. San Antonio Rd Los Altos CA 94022 650-948-7683 Woodland Branch: 1975 Grant Rd 650-969-6030

Parks and Recreation: Los Altos Recreation 97 Hillview Ave Los Altos CA 94022 650-947-2790

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 86/14 Median Rent: $1,727

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $983,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,371

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Stanford: Population: 13,315

Government: Unincorporated.

Schools: PK-12: Palo Alto Unified School District. No private schools are located in Stanford.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Stanford.

Public Library: Public Library: Palo Alto Library Main Branch: 1213 Newell Rd Palo Alto CA 94301 650-329-2436

Parks and Recreation: Palo Alto Recreation-Community Services: 1305 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto CA 94301 650-463-4900

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 25/75 Median Rent: $842

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $870,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,089

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City of Monte Serrano: Population: 3,483

Government: City Hall: 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Monte Serrano CA 95030 408-354-7635

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Monte Serrano.

Public Library: Los Gatos Public Library 110 E. Main St Los Gatos CA 95030 408-354-6891

Parks and Recreation: Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education & Recreation 123 E Main St Los Gatos CA 95030 408-354-8700

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 94/6 Median Rent: $1,711

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $1,000,000+ Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $4,000+

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