Known as the East Side or the East Valley for its location east of downtown, East San Jose is a diverse neighborhood consisting of mainly Vietnamese, Mexican, Filipino, Cambodian and Samoan residents. This sprawling area is home to a variety of outdoor shopping centers and strip malls, most of which feature ethnically driven stores to suit the neighborhood population. Homes in East San Jose range from small apartments to affordable, modest single-family homes, making the area an attractive option for those with a lower income who are looking to own their own homes.