At a Glance
Median Income
$90,139
$42,194 per capita
Home Value
$316,300
Zillow: $487,954
Violent Crime
60/100K
1,139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
300 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
3.3 / 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 $90,139 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,194. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,146 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Clara is $316,300 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,954. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Santa Clara reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,139/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Santa Clara hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Clara has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population677
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,139
Per Capita$42,194
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$12,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$316,300
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$487,954
Housing Units271
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property1,139/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,848/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation702 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Clara was built in 1994.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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