Willow Glen is a neighborhood in San Jose, California with a population of 79,706. Willow Glen is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Willow Glen offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Willow Glen there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Willow Glen and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Willow Glen are above average.