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Santa Clara, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
129,239 Population 7,070/sq mi density
$173,670 Median Income $84,533 per capita
$1,527,900 Home Value $1,742,578 Zillow
$2,985 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 3,620 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$173,670 median income, 3.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$1,527,900 home value, $2,985/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$1,527,900
442% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,985/mo
157% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
41.2%
37% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
50,805
Median year built: 1972

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$1,527,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,742,578
Median Sale Price
$1,800,000
Median List Price
$1,598,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

41.2%
Owner-Occupied
58.8%
Renter-Occupied
41%
59%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$2,621/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,982/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,483/mo
3 Bedroom
$4,602/mo
4 Bedroom
$5,010/mo
Census median rent: $2,985/mo · Zillow rent: $3,673/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
11 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
49
Price Drops
26.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,092
Active Inventory
64
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
25.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
41.2%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$1,527,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$1,742,578
Median Sale Price$1,800,000
Median List Price$1,598,500
Price Per Sq Ft$1,092

Rent

Census Median Rent$2,985
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,673
FMR Studio$2,621
FMR 1-Bedroom$2,982
FMR 2-Bedroom$3,483
FMR 3-Bedroom$4,602
FMR 4-Bedroom$5,010

Market

Days on Market11
Sale-to-List Ratio1.1%
Price Drops26.6%
Homes Sold49
Active Inventory64
Price Per Sq Ft$1,092

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied41.2%
Renter-Occupied58.8%
Homeownership Rate41.2%
Total Housing Units50,805
Median Year Built1972
Rent Burden25.1%