San Jose, Illinois

About San Jose

Set in the central part of Illinois, San Jose is a tiny community with an estimated population of 469.

San Jose holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,144 residents per square mile.

📰 San Jose News Today

• San Jose, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 31
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for San Jose, Illinois - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 18
• Northern Illinois vs. San José State (Nov 7, 2026) Live Score ESPN · Mar 13
• Dorothy "Dot" Ann Hoffman - View Obituary & Service Information - Hurley Funeral Home Hurley Funeral Home - Havana, IL · Aug 1
• San Jose State vs. Northern Illinois - November 07, 2026 Bleacher Report · Sep 16

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What Makes San Jose Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named San Jose — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

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