Meridian

Willow Glen is a primarily residential neighborhood in San Jose, with tree-lined streets and a small-town feel centered on Lincoln Avenue. The area has a mild Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. Lincoln Avenue is the main destination for cafés, restaurants, boutiques and local services, while nearby parks offer open lawns, playgrounds and places to walk dogs. The historic downtown includes buildings that reflect the neighborhood’s early development, and seasonal community events add activity along the avenue. Residents can get around on foot or by bike for nearby errands; VTA buses and Caltrain provide connections to other parts of San Jose and the Bay Area, and major roads are accessible for driving. For the Willow Glen neighborhood, median rent is $3,415 per month, with a typical range of $1,350 to $14,500, based on 103 active listings.