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Santa Clara, CA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Santa Clara.

Population: 130,641 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Santa Clara, CA is $1.59M — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.66M after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,911/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.59M

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.59M
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+81.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$1.67M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.66M
Median list price
$1.57M
Median price per sqft
$1,089
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
197
For-sale inventory
180
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
121
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
67

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,911/mo
1-year rent change
+7.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,458/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,778/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,272/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,688/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Santa Clara Unified, Cupertino Union
Schools include
C. W. Haman Elementary, Scott Lane Elementary, Westwood Elementary, Washington Open Elementary, Buchser Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · drought: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
14
Nearest Superfund site
Synertek, Inc. (Building 1) (1.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Highest AQI recorded (year)
128

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
425
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
131,636
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
99,659

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (30 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Presidio of San Francisco
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
38
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
551
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-12,496 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.9%
Median annual property tax
$9,323
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
65.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,021,232
Average weekly wage
$4,258
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,323

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Santa ClaraState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.59M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.66M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,911/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,323$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Santa Clara, CA?
$1.59M.
What is the median sale price in Santa Clara, CA?
$1.66M.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa Clara, CA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Santa Clara, CA?
Typical rent: $3,911/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa Clara, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, drought, heat wave.
Is Santa Clara, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa Clara, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Santa Clara, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa Clara, CA?
14 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Synertek, Inc. (Building 1), 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve Santa Clara, CA?
24 schools (16 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Santa Clara, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa Clara, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa Clara, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Santa Clara

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