Santa Clara, known as the "Mission City," is located about 45 miles south of San Francisco and offers exceptional connectivity with its proximity to major freeways, airports, railways, and public transportation. Established in 1777 when Spanish missionaries built a mission where Santa Clara University now stands, the city boasts a rich history and a population of approximately 102,000. Nearly encircled by San Jose, Santa Clara is a vibrant and dynamic community.
The city is home to notable landmarks and attractions, including its own convention center, the San Francisco 49ers training facility, and Paramount’s Great America theme park. The George F. Haines International Swim Center, located in Santa Clara, has hosted world-class Olympic swimmers, divers, and synchronized swimmers. The renowned Santa Clara Swim Club provides competitive programs and has earned recognition as a Gold Medal Team in the USA Swimming Club Excellence Program. Residents also enjoy a variety of community events, such as The Nutcracker production by the Parks & Recreation Department and the annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival, which takes place in the city's 52-acre Central Park. This popular event draws over 50,000 attendees each year.
Santa Clara has received national recognition as one of the ten All-American Cities of the New Millennium by the National Civic League. It is also ranked among the nation’s most affordable cities for businesses and features some of the lowest utility costs in the nine Bay Area counties. The city's Public Safety Department is one of the fastest and most efficient in the state.
Education is a priority in Santa Clara, with its unified school district serving students based on residency and offering open enrollment. The district includes two magnet schools, accessible through a lottery system, and extends into parts of Sunnyvale and Alviso in North San Jose. Many of the district's schools are high-performing, with some of the best located in Sunnyvale's Birdland neighborhood near the Apple Campus. Santa Clara University, a prestigious Jesuit institution, sits near the San Jose border and is the site of Mission Santa Clara.
Santa Clara has three main zip codes:
The city offers a diverse housing mix, including single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes across a range of price points. Below is the historical market data for Santa Clara, organized by zip code.
127,882 people live in Santa Clara, where the median age is 34.255264227960154 and the average individual income is $67,821.645. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Santa Clara, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Lark & Sparrow Baking Company, Desi Physique, and Fit For Speed.
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| Dining · $$ | 4.23 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.03 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.24 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.54 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.86 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.52 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.19 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.98 miles | 70 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.47 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Santa Clara has 45,810 households, with an average household size of 8.09. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Clara do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 127,882 people call Santa Clara home. The population density is 7,990.993 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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