Santa Clara, Calif., real estate listings offer a wide selection of homes in many of the city's best neighborhoods. There are nearly 41,000 households in Santa Clara with more than 100 homes for sale directly in the city. The median price for homes in Santa Clara is approximately $507,000.
The real estate market in Santa Clara has generally remained stable even through challenging economic periods. Mortgage rates have held below the national average with home prices holding steady. The majority of those choosing to live in Santa Clara own their home. Neighborhood schools and community activities make Santa Clara especially attractive to families. College students account for a temporary surge in population, but aren't counted among the city's permanent residents. This is not to say that college students aren't welcome in the city. Santa Clara is an ideal place to settle down after gradation. Since Santa Clara is at the heart of the Silicon Valley, unemployment has held far below the national average. Career opportunities in the area make housing in Santa Clara more affordable for those who chose to call this city home.
Santa Clara Demographics
Santa Clara at a Glance
Population: 109,756
Population growth: 7.1%
Population density: 5,898
Median age: 36 years
Median income: $79,077
Average January temperature: 39 degrees F.
Average July temperature: 82 degrees F.
Average days of sunshine: 261
Days of precipitation: 54
Average rainfall: 14 inches
Unemployment rate: 5.5%
Job growth: 1.1%
Expected job growth: 26%
Democrat: 63.9%
Republican: 34.6%
Independent: 1.4%
School expenditures: $5,008
Pupil/Teacher ratio: 22
Students/Librarian: 2,337
Students/Counselor: 1,079
The population of Santa Clara is broken down as:
• 53.5% male
• 46.4% female
• 54.8% married
• 45.1% single
• 26% families with children
Santa Clara Housing Stats
• 69.7% of homes are owned
• 7.8% of homes/apartments are rented
• 22.4% of homes are currently vacant
• Median home age: 37 years
• Median home value: $583,092
