The tree lined streets of downtown Willow Glen offer a small-town feel nestled in the city of San Jose — the 10th largest city in the nation. The quaint downtown features sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, vintage shops, and doggie water bowls everywhere. Residents regularly head to Lincoln Avenue to grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner, head to the bank, drop off their clothes for cleaning, all in one convenient location. There are no other areas within San Jose that have the same feel as Willow Glen, and that is what makes it so special.

The neighborhood homes throughout Willow Glen include a wide range of architectural styles: Bungalow, Neoclassical (Queen Anne Cottage and Neo Colonial), Craftsman, Mission and more. The town is primarily a driving or walking town, but it is well served by light rail stations near its borders that provide access to the downtown and the Caltrain system.