Crime suburban average on the low side. School rankings fairly high. Voters are approving higher taxes to rebuild schools. Key player in Silicon Valley. Home to over 200 manufacturing and hi-tech firms.
Lawns are well-tended, bungalows freshly painted and often remodeled, streets lined with trees.
Nice place to stroll. Bookstores, free parking, monthly festivals, art. New city hall and Performing Arts Center opened in 1991. Annual art and wine festival draws 200,000. City hall encourages public art.