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
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 Market | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 26.6% |
| Homes Sold | 49 |
| Active Inventory | 64 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,092 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 41.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 50,805 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 25.1% |
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