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Santa clara, CA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Santa clara.

Population: 130,641 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa clara, CA is $1.63M — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.87M after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,913/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.63M

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.63M
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+78.6%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$1.71M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.87M
Median list price
$1.78M
Median price per sqft
$1,239
1-year sale-price change
+0.1%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
191
Sale-to-list ratio
106.0%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
73

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,913/mo
1-year rent change
+7.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,833/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,225/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,768/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,975/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,418/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.5°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.6 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 air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
36
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
58
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 nearby (~15 mi)
98
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-12,496 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
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
1,025,254
Average weekly wage
$3,486
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,919

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

How it compares

Santa claraState medianUS median
Median home value$1.63M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.87M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,913/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Santa clara, CA?
$1.63M.
What is the median sale price in Santa clara, CA?
$1.87M.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa clara, CA?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Santa clara, CA?
Typical rent: $3,913/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa clara, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave.
Is Santa clara, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
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, 2022-23).
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: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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