At a Glance
Median Income
$173,670
$84,533 per capita
Home Value
$1,527,900
Zillow: $1,742,578
Median Rent
$2,985/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
163/100K
3,620/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.7%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
322 sunny days/yr
How Santa Clara Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Clara's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Clara a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santa Clara residents earn a median household income of $173,670 , which is 131% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,533. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83,418 business establishments, including 5,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Clara is $1,527,900 , 442% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,742,578. Median rent is $2,985/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Santa Clara reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,620/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.3% of adults in Santa Clara hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Clara has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population129,239
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density7,070/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$173,670
Per Capita$84,533
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789
Housing
D
Home Value$1,527,900
Rent$2,985
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$1,742,578
Housing Units50,805
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property3,620/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault81/100K
Burglary277/100K
Health
Obesity20.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,125/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days322/yr
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation52 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+34.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations394
Libraries49
Did You Know?
Santa Clara was founded in 1777.
The median home in Santa Clara was built in 1972.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 5,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 108 fatal vehicle crashes.
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