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CUPERTINO
PEOPLE ARE TALKING
Glass and steel corporate headquarters rise above
and yet blend with tree-shrouded residential neighborhoods that climb into the
foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountain range. This is the backdrop for living and
working in Cupertino, California.
The city’s renown far surpasses its moderate size of
approximately 54,000 residents. Around the world, Cupertino is famous as the
home of high-tech giants, such as Apple Computer Inc. and Symantec Corp. In the
San Francisco Bay Area, Cupertino is known as the city with excellent public
schools.
Quality schools and closeness to high-tech jobs make
Cupertino a desirable Silicon Valley address for a highly educated and
culturally diverse population. More than 60 percent of residents aged 25 years
or older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. More than 40 percent of residents
were born outside of the United States.
Education, innovation, and collaboration are the hallmarks
nourished by the city government, the community, and local industry. Even the
configuration of the Civic Center complex underscores that theme: City Hall and
the Cupertino Library flank the Cupertino Community Hall. The community hall
houses the city council chambers and accommodates public and private events.
The library, part of the award-winning Santa Clara County Library system,
occupies a state-of-the-art two-story, 54,000-square-foot building that was
opened in 2004.
Helping to guide the city’s continued development and quality
of life are a dozen commissions, including economic development, telecommunications,
planning, design review, environmental review, housing, teen, library, bicycle
and pedestrian, fine arts, parks and recreation, and public safety.
Cupertino’s lush social tapestry includes a range of parades and festivals, such as the
Lunar New Year Unity Parade, Cherry Blossom Festival, Moon Festival, and
Tournament of Bands.
Cupertino, California, about 20 minutes from San Jose International Airport. Whether you're in town for business or pleasure, permanent or temporary, you'll find that the City of Cupertino is a community rich in economy, culture, and sunshine. With one of the most diverse, progressive and technologically savvy populations in Northern California, Cupertino is quickly becoming a city that people like to talk about.
Visit City of Cupertino's sister city, Toyokawa, Japan
Click here to go to Cupertino Info
FIND OUT MORE
OUR HISTORY, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Here, in the About Cupertino section, you'll find facts and information about our city's history, its present and its future. Use the navigation on the left to find out how Cupertino got its name, facts about our people and their diversity, and about the initiatives that will shape our future.
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