Campbell

The Campbell water tower stands over the town.
Campbell spreads out below.
Traditional style single-family homes line the streets of the Campbell neighborhood.
Trees spring up between homes in Campbell.
Campbell is a quiet neighborhood in Campbell, CA.

Campbell, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,724

Population

39,919

Renter Mix

52% Rent

A charming South Bay community that never feels too big.

Commuter Nature Outdoors

Campbell sits in the heart of Silicon Valley with a walkable downtown that feels more like a small-town main street than a tech-corridor suburb. The historic downtown strip along Campbell Avenue draws locals to its coffee shops, boutiques, and weekend farmers market, while the Los Gatos Creek Trail offers a scenic escape right within city limits. Neighboring Los Gatos and Saratoga are just minutes away, and downtown San Jose is a short drive east via Highway 17.

Renters have a solid range of options here, from garden-style apartment communities tucked into tree-lined streets to newer mixed-use buildings along the rail trail corridor. Townhomes and low-rise developments give the rental market a residential feel that sets Campbell apart from denser nearby cities.

The city's outdoor event calendar keeps things lively year-round, with the Pruneyard Shopping Center serving as a longtime South Bay landmark with a notable legal legacy — it was the center of a landmark Supreme Court case that helped define free speech rights on private property in California. That mix of community character, trail access, and easy freeway connections to San Francisco and San Jose makes Campbell a compelling place to call home.

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Trees spring up between homes in Campbell.

Pine trees cast shadows over roads.

Campbell is a quiet neighborhood in Campbell, CA.

Well-manicured lawns are a frequent sight in the Campbell neighborhood.

Homes are cozy in the light of the setting sun.

Traditional style single-family homes line the streets of the Campbell neighborhood.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$134,388

Average: $162,872

Education

18,426

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

22,524

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Campbell has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Campbell, CA is $2,192 for a studio, $2,642 for one bedroom, $3,228 for two bedrooms, and $3,799 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Campbell has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,642/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$4,651/month
1,267 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Campbell School of Innovation

Public

Grades K-8

815 Students

Capri Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

457 Students

Castlemont Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

436 Students

Rosemary Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

Campbell School of Innovation

Public

Grades K-8

815 Students

Westmont High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,682 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John D. Morgan Park
  • Orchard City Green
  • Los Gatos Creek Trail
  • Edith Morley Park
  • Jack Fischer Park

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.