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Cupertino, CA

Cupertino is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States, directly west of San Jose on the western edge of the Santa Clara Valley with portions extending into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The population was 60,381 as of the 2020 census. It is known for being the home of Apple Inc., headquartered at Apple Park.

Named for a local creek by Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza's cartographer bearing the name of Saint Joseph of Cupertino, Cupertino was officially incorporated in 1955, though saw economic activity in the early 19th century. The area was originally an agricultural community producing prunes, apricots, and cherries, with a winery joining the ranks by the 19th century. Cupertino grew immensely during the 1950s due to the suburban housing boom experienced after the Second World War, concurring with the earliest roots of Silicon Valley developing near Cupertino. By the 1960s, office parks were being built in the city, and technology companies were setting up shop in the city, most notably Apple and Hewlett-Packard.

Today, Cupertino remains a cornerstone of Silicon Valley with its residents making a median household income of just under $200,000 yearly. The economy is dominated by technology companies, both large ones like Apple, as well as medium-sized companies and various Silicon Valley startups

Cupertino is located at 37°19′23″N 122°01′55″W (37.3229978, −122.0321823), at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay. The eastern part of the city, located in the Santa Clara Valley, is flat, while the western part of the city slopes into the Santa Cruz Mountains. Cupertino borders San Jose and Santa Clara to the east, Saratoga to the south, Sunnyvale and Los Altos to the north, and Loyola to the northwest.

Several streams run through Cupertino on their way to south San Francisco Bay, including (from north to south): Permanente Creek, Stevens Creek, San Tomas Aquino Creek and its Smith Creek, the Regnart Creek and Prospect Creek tributaries of Calabazas Creek, and Saratoga Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29 km2), 99.99% of it land and 0.01% of it water.

Cupertino emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Cupertino’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include 49ers Fitness, Orangetheory Gym, and Cupertino Sports Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Cupertino, such as the PG&E Trail and the Fremont Older Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Cupertino, CA are the Stevens Creek County Park, Rancho San Antonio County Park, and De Anza College Fujitsu Planetarium. 

Population: 60,381 (2020). ZIP Code: 95014. Area code: 408. Elevation: 236 ft. Area: 11.3 square miles (29 km2).

FAQs

What is Cupertino, CA known for?

The city’s renown as a center of innovation in Silicon Valley far surpasses its moderate size of approximately 60,000 residents. Around the world, Cupertino is famous as the home of high-tech giant Apple Inc. In the San Francisco Bay Area, Cupertino is known as one of the founding cities of Silicon Valley and as a city with excellent public schools. 

Why is Cupertino, CA so expensive?

Living in Cupertino is 204% more expensive than the rest of California, however, this is largely due to the city's housing market. Cupertino's housing market is deemed to be one of the most competitive housing markets. The average sale price of a home is $2.2 million.

Is Cupertino, CA a good place to live?

Cupertino is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Cupertino offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Cupertino, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Cupertino

Cupertino’s Recreation and Community Services Department

9ers Fitness

Orangetheory Gym 

Cupertino Sports Center

G&E Trail 

Fremont Older Preserve

Stevens Creek County Park

Rancho San Antonio County Park

De Anza College Fujitsu Planetarium

Cupertino.org

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