At a Glance
Median Income
$82,530
$38,384 per capita
Home Value
$381,700
Zillow: $467,032
Median Rent
$1,571/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 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+
3.6 / 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 $82,530 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,384. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Clara is $381,700 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,032. Median rent is $1,571/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Santa Clara reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,638/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Santa Clara hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Clara has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population10,623
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density2,275/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,530
Per Capita$38,384
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A
Home Value$381,700
Rent$1,571
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$467,032
Housing Units4,649
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,638/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation383 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations80
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Clara was built in 1969.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.