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Singles in San Jose

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San Jose at a glance

  • San Jose is among the 20 largest cities in the United States, with a population of about 1,000,000.
  • It lies in the California region.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 2549 miles away.
  • Close by: Cupertino (8 miles), Sunnyvale (8 miles) and Mountain View (11 miles).

Where to meet in San Jose

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in San Jose. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in San Jose: questions and answers

Who can I meet near San Jose?

More than 2.8 million people live within 30 miles of San Jose, in 39 towns and cities including Fremont, Hayward and Sunnyvale. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in San Jose?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in San Jose or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around San Jose real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside San Jose?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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