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

• Northern Illinois vs. San José State (Nov 7, 2026) Live Score ESPN · Mar 13
• Northern Illinois Huskies vs. San Jose State Spartans - Boxscore - Live Score - November 07, 2026 FOX Sports · Aug 9
• Bernard "Bernie" Edward Bree Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information - Hurley Funeral Home Hurley Funeral Home - Havana, IL · Jun 19
• Henry H. Moehring Obituary (2026) - San Jose, IL - Hurley Funeral Home - San Jose Legacy obituary · Apr 27
• San Jose State football will face challenges in new-look Mountain West The Mercury News · Jul 18

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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.

⚡ Quick Facts

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