Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
13%
Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,319
Population
126,841
Renter Mix
60% Rent
The football capital of the Bay Area puts all of Silicon Valley at your doorstep
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Santa Clara combines technological innovation with historical charm. Located in Silicon Valley, the city hosts major employers like Intel, Nvidia, and Applied Materials, while offering diverse housing options throughout its neighborhoods. The rental market reflects strong demand, with average rents ranging from $2,780 for studios to $3,851 for two-bedroom units. The area around Santa Clara University adds educational energy to the community, while the district near Levi's Stadium offers convenient access to NFL games and events.
Santa Clara residents enjoy California's Great America theme park and the Mission Santa Clara de Asís, which dates to 1777 and inspired the city's "Mission City" nickname. The Mediterranean climate features summer temperatures around 82°F with mild winters, perfect for exploring local parks and trails. The city operates its own electric utility, Silicon Valley Power, providing residents with lower electricity rates compared to neighboring communities. The Santa Clara Unified School District serves local students, while the city's central location puts employment centers within easy reach.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$158,769
Average: $178,467
Education
63,392
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
72,112
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Santa Clara has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Santa Clara, CA is $2,831 for a studio, $3,320 for one bedroom, $4,066 for two bedrooms, and $4,682 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Clara has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,320/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$4,104/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,886/month
783 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Santa Clara, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
Public
Grades K-5
504 Students
Public
Grades K-5
352 Students
Public
Grades K-8
568 Students
Public
Grades K-5
419 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
711 Students
Public
Grades K-8
568 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
796 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
183 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,663 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,614 Students
New Valley Continuation High School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Live Oak Park - Santa Clara
- Ulistac Natural Area
- Sunnyvale Baylands Park
- Alviso Marina County Park
- McEnery Park
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Metro Oakland International
Top Apartments in Santa Clara
Houses for Rent in Santa Clara
Property Management Companies in Santa Clara, CA
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Equity Residential
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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.