Santa Clara, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Santa Clara County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Santa Clara based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Santa Clara
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 74Income: 100Home Value: 100Safety: 100Education: 67Median Age: 57Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

129,239

2023 ACS

Median Income

$173,670

2023

Median Home Value

$1,527,900

2023

Median Rent

$2,985

2023

Median Age

34.5

Unemployment

4.4%

Cost of Living Index

267.0

100 = national avg

Santa Clara is a city in Santa Clara County, California, with a population of 129,239 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Santa Clara is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Santa Clara is $173,670, and the median home value is $1,527,900. The cost of living index is 267.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,985 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, and the median age is 34.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

129,239

Male

67,370

52.1%

Female

61,869

47.9%

Median Age

34.5

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

47.0%

High School or Higher

54.7%

Foreign Born

45.4%

Veterans

1.9%

Married

44.2%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.631

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Asian

47.6%

Foreign Born

45.4%

White
31.9%
Black
2.1%
Asian
47.6%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or More
9.2%
Other
8.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

16.1%

20,756 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

83.9%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
15,215 (73.3%)
Puerto Rican
322 (1.6%)
Cuban
366 (1.8%)
Dominican
22 (0.1%)
Salvadoran
423 (2.0%)
Guatemalan
406 (2.0%)
Colombian
518 (2.5%)
Honduran
153 (0.7%)
Ecuadorian
49 (0.2%)
Peruvian
380 (1.8%)
Other Hispanic
2,907 (14.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
22,902 (37.3%)
Chinese
17,567 (28.6%)
Filipino
6,070 (9.9%)
Vietnamese
3,573 (5.8%)
Korean
3,983 (6.5%)
Japanese
1,971 (3.2%)
Pakistani
477 (0.8%)
Cambodian
27 (0.0%)
Hmong
225 (0.4%)
Thai
128 (0.2%)
Laotian
59 (0.1%)
Taiwanese
1,330 (2.2%)
Other Asian
3,172 (5.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
17 (2.0%)
Samoan
175 (20.5%)
Chamorro
133 (15.6%)
Tongan
240 (28.1%)
Fijian
240 (28.1%)
Other Pacific Islander
54 (6.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
582 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

122,029

English Only

43.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

15,448 speakers

Limited English

16.5%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
15,448 (12.7%)
Chinese
15,390 (12.6%)
Spanish
11,453 (9.4%)
Other Asian
10,844 (8.9%)
Korean
3,123 (2.6%)
Tagalog
3,091 (2.5%)
Vietnamese
2,811 (2.3%)
Slavic Languages
2,072 (1.7%)
Arabic
1,310 (1.1%)
Other Languages
1,108 (0.9%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

83.5%

Limited English Proficiency

16.5%

Other Indo-European
21.6% limited English
Chinese
38.6% limited English
Spanish
28.6% limited English
Other Asian
23.8% limited English
Korean
46.4% limited English
Tagalog
28.9% limited English
Vietnamese
49.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
34.0% limited English
Arabic
22.8% limited English
Other Languages
16.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,512

1.9% of population

Disability Rate

14.4%

361 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$69,872

Unemployment Rate

8.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
14.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.3%
Vietnam
22.2%
Korea
17.4%
World War II
2.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.3%
35-54
21.0%
55-64
13.9%
65-74
16.9%
75+
42.9%

Male Veterans

2,321

92.4%

Female Veterans

191

7.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$69,872

Non-Veteran Income

$82,656

Difference

-$12,784

-15.5% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

361

Without Disability

2,151

Disability Rate

14.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

42,787

#1 Ancestry

German

5.2% (6,762)

#2 Ancestry

English

4.3% (5,581)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

4.0% (5,227)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
5.2%
English
4.3%
Irish
4.0%
Italian
2.9%
Portuguese
2.1%
American
1.9%
European
1.5%
Polish
1.5%
Russian
1.1%
French
1.1%
Sub-Saharan African
1.0%
Arab
0.9%
Scottish
0.8%
Swedish
0.7%
Dutch
0.7%
Norwegian
0.6%
British
0.5%
Ukrainian
0.5%
Greek
0.3%
Canadian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

48,601

Family Households

30,793

63.4%

Married Couples

24,710

50.8%

Non-Family Households

17,808

36.6%

Single Mother Households

3,490

7.2%

Single Father Households

2,593

5.3%

Living Alone

11,924

24.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

21,379

In Married Couple

18,319

85.7%

With Single Mother

1,944

9.1%

With Single Father

1,116

5.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$198,616

Married Couple Income

$221,653

Single Mother Income

$96,060

Single Father Income

$115,625

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,935

Grandparents Responsible

260

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$173,670

+137% vs national

Per Capita Income

$84,533

+127% vs national

Poverty Rate

7.8%

-42% vs national

Gini Index

0.4478

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.4%

-16% vs national

SNAP Recipients

3.8%

of households

How Santa Clara Compares

Santa Clara vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Santa Clara is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Santa Clara. The median household income here is $173,670.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
7.6%
$25-50K
6.7%
$50-75K
7.1%
$75-100K
8.2%
$100-150K
14.4%
$150-200K
12.1%
$200K+
43.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

-42% vs CA avg

Labor Force

77,974

Employed

74,313

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

47.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

54.7%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.5

Work from Home

23.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

267.0

100 = national avg

+167.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$117,461

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$277,635

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
400.0
Food
182.7
Transportation
154.0
Healthcare
166.2
Utilities
200.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,982

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,483

per month

The median household income in Santa Clara, CA is $173,670, which is 137.2% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $84,533. The poverty rate of 7.8% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4478, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 77,974. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 23.7% working from home. About 61.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 267.0, which is 167.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $117,461 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,721,800

Median List Price

$1,599,800

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,205

Days on Market

23

Active Inventory

64

Months of Supply

2.1

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,704,009

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,598

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

64.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

53.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

105.0%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
64.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
53.2%
Listings with Price Drops
23.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 3.7%List Price ↑ 6.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

31

New Listings

69

Pending Sales

47

Homes Sold ↓ 44.6%New Listings ↓ 20.7%Pending ↓ 27.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$1,205

Median List $/SF

$907

Sale $/SF ↑ 9.3%List $/SF ↓ 9.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Santa Clara, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, home prices have risen 822.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 81.6%. The 10-year growth rate is 58.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 33.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 2.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA housing market rather than Santa Clara alone.

40yr ↑ 822%20yr ↑ 81.6%10yr ↑ 58.8%5yr ↑ 33.9%2yr ↑ 2.5%Q3 1975 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Santa Clara is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$1,527,900

Median Rent

$2,985

Total Housing Units

51,886

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Owner Occupied

41.2%

Renter Occupied

58.8%

Median Property Tax

$8,939

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$3,323

Housing Types

Single Family
47.9%
Multi-Family
51.9%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$8,939

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.58%

of home value

Median Home Value

$1,527,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$10,378

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($8,939) by the median home value ($1,527,900). In Santa Clara, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.58%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Santa Clara, CA is $1,721,800 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 23 days on the market. 64.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $1,205. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,598/month. About 41.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 51,886 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $8,939. The effective tax rate is 0.58%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.82

per 1,000 residents

-30% vs national

Property Crime Rate

25.02

per 1,000 residents

+45% vs national

Total Crimes

3,540

2024

Violent Clearance

58%

cases solved

Property Clearance

10%

cases solved

YoY Change

-13.2%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Santa Clara Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Santa Clara vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Santa Clara is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 44.1%Property ↓ 13.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Santa Clara police solve 150% of murder cases but only 4% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.02150.0%
RapeViolent260.2019.2%
RobberyViolent760.5843.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1361.0372.1%
BurglaryProperty4453.378.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,33617.7111.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty5193.933.9%

Santa Clara, CA reported 240 violent crimes and 3,300 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.82 per 1,000 residents is 30.0% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 58% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,336 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 8.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242403,3001.8225.02
20232653,7012.1029.27
20223974,5903.1336.18
20211361,4281.0310.77
20202063,3011.5625.01
20192144,7481.6336.20
20182083,7411.6229.07
20172143,6181.6828.37
20161592,8141.2421.95
20151563,5791.2628.97

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

17.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

72.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

25

Public Assistance

$497.7M

Individual Assistance

$6.2M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $486.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$1.9Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$8.3M$276K
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireAug 2020$2.6M$23K
Scu Ligtning Complex Fire β†’FireAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$462.0M$5.9M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$11.0Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$10.8Mβ€”
Rim Fire β†’FireDec 2013$263Kβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireJun 2008$11Kβ€”
Summit Fire β†’FireMay 2008β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2006$2Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe Storm(s)Feb 2006$461Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$248Kβ€”
Croy Fire β†’FireSep 2002β€”β€”
Ca-wildfires-08/25/1999 β†’FireSep 1999$3Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,630

Total Claims Paid

$24,608,736

Avg Claim Payout

$15,097

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

31

Federal Funding

$18,993,856

Properties Protected

869

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

8.34

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic19$10,991,472
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$336,724
601.2: Generators - Regular1$0
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic; 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic1$2,720,383
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$164,532

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Santa Clara has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, drought. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1,630 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $497,717,689 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,190,668 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 31 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

20.4%

15.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.1%

5.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.2%

3.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

5.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

30.7%

Arthritis

13.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.1%

Loneliness

38.8%

Lack of Support

28.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

20.9%

Mobility

7.6%

Cognitive

10.1%

Hearing

4.0%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.0%

Independent Living

4.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Santa Clara has an obesity rate of 20.4%, which is 15.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 69.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara1.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant1.4 miPsychiatricβ€”Yes
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center3.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
El Camino Hospital6.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

131,092

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF SANTA CLARA130,7460
CHEMEKETA PARK MUTUAL WATER COMPANY3460

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total COβ‚‚e

434.2K MT

Top Emitter

Donald Von Raesfeld

379.7K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Donald Von Raesfeld
City Of Santa Clara California
Power Plants379,656
ALL PURPOSE LANDFILL
City Of Santa Clara California
Waste39,544
Santa Clara Cogen
City Of Santa Clara California
Power Plants15,017

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 434.2K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

18 min

-24% vs national

Drive Alone

61.0%

-22% vs national

Public Transit

2.5%

+177% vs national

Work From Home

23.7%

+155% vs national

Carpool

7.4%

Walk / Bike

3.6%

combined

How Santa Clara's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

9

2023

6-Year Avg

7

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Nighttime

5

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202389030
202277030
202166040
202055031
201944200
20181111131

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Santa Clara, CA is 18 minutes, which is 24.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 61.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 23.7% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 2.5% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.4% of workers carpool. 2.7% walk to work. 0.9% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 9 traffic fatalities from 8 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.8%

of households

No Internet

2.8%

of households

Total Households

48,601

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
87.8%
Cellular Data Plan
92.5%
Satellite
4.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.3%
No Internet Access
2.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.2%

of households

Smartphone

95.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

92.5%

of households

Tablet

76.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.2%
Smartphone
95.1%
Desktop / Laptop
92.5%
Tablet
76.4%
Smartphone Only
3.4%
No Computer
1.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Santa Clara vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

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Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

131,092

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF SANTA CLARACommunityPurchased surface water130,7460
CHEMEKETA PARK MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunitySurface water3460

95.8% of households in Santa Clara have broadband internet access. 87.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 131,092 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Santa Clara is located in Santa Clara County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Santa Clara.

Election Overview

Source: Santa Clara County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

510,744

68.1%

GOP Votes

210,924

28.1%

Total Votes

750,433

Margin

D+40.0%

Shift from 2020

R+7.5pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+40.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024510,744210,924750,43368.1%28.1%D+40.0
2020617,967214,612850,52272.7%25.2%D+47.4
2016483,472137,452659,14873.4%20.8%D+52.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Santa Clara County recorded 750,433 total votes. Democrats won the county with 68.1% of the vote compared to 28.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+40.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Santa Clara County has shifted 12.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: santaclaraca.gov

Submit a public records request to Santa Clara β€” Uses NextRequest portal. Police Department inquiries can also be sent to records@santaclaraca.gov. Fire Department inquiries can be sent to fire@santaclaraca.gov. General inquiries can be made via the Public Records Request Online Portal or by calling the City Clerk's Office at 408-615-2220..

Source: santaclaraca.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

616

Total Assets

$3.7B

Total Income

$1.3B

Per 10K Residents

47.7

nonprofits

-17.7% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

45

Median Assets

$174K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
91
Religion
74
Philanthropy
59
Arts & Culture
56
Human Services
48
International
23
Health Care
22
Recreation & Sports
21
Youth Development
16
Community Improvement
14
Public Benefit
11
Housing & Shelter
8
Mental Health
7
Environment
6
Animal-Related
6
Science & Tech
6
Voluntary Health
4
Crime & Legal
4
Unknown
4
Medical Research
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Civil Rights
2
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
Social Science
1
95.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $3.5B of $3.7B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Santa Clara

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PRESIDENT-BOARD OF TRUSTEES SANTA CLARA COLLEGEEducation$3.0B$851.6M1937
LIFEMOVESβ€”$191.1M$119.9M1992
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHEDELIC STUDIESMedical Research$79.5M$7.5M1986
FRIENDS OF TSINGHUA SEM INCEducation$58.5M$1.8M2001
PACIFIC AUTISM CENTER OF EDUCATIONβ€”$37.5M$23.0M1994
BILL WILSON CENTERHuman Services$28.9M$32.6M1974
STEPHEN C & PATRICIA A SCHOTT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$28.4M$7.8M1995
APPLIED MATERIALS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$27.8M$23.3M1995
PURE GOOD FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$18.1M$2.5M2016
MUSLIM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - MCA - FOUNDATIONReligion$14.0M$846K2018
SAN FRANCISCO FORTY NINERS FOUNDATIONHuman Services$11.6M$12.8M1998
CHURCH OF THE VALLEY RETIREMENT HOMES INCβ€”$11.4M$6.9M1963
SANTA CLARA AQUAMAIDS SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CLUBβ€”$10.0M$27.9M1965
SOURCEWISEHuman Services$10.0M$25.3M1975
MAITRIHuman Services$8.4M$3.7M1993
SANTA CLARA SPORTING CLUBRecreation & Sports$8.2M$6.1M1990
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$8.0M$5.9M1986
SRI KAMAKSHI COMMUNITY CENTER INCReligion$5.2M$2.9M2014
MERCY BEYOND BORDERSInternational$4.6M$2.9M2008
KING FOREST FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$4.4M$5K2013
HIDAYA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.1M$14.2M1999
VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTSEducation$3.9M$27.7M1970
SHIV DURGA TEMPLE OF BAY AREAβ€”$3.5M$521K2013
CHUN & JANE CHIU FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.5M$1.6M2011
CARE ACCESS SILICON VALLEYVoluntary Health$3.5M$306K2003
SILICON VALLEY GURDWARAReligion$3.4M$672K2014
CEDAR TRAINING CENTEREducation$3.3M$600K2009
FAMILY GIVING TREEUnknown$3.2M$5.6M1991
SANTA CLARA SWIM CLUBβ€”$2.8M$4.7M1973
PROJECT SENTINELYouth Development$2.8M$4.3M1991
BRONCO BENCH FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.3M$2.6M1965
BAY AREA CULTURAL CONNECTIONSArts & Culture$2.0M$2.6M2003
JW HOUSEHealth Care$2.0M$931K2005
ANIDHI FOUNDATIONEducation$1.8Mβ€”2020
SANA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.7M$2.5M2020
NANDALALA MISSION OF CALIFORNIA INCUnknown$1.7M$104K1998
INDUSTRY INITIATIVES FOR SCIENCE AND MATH EDUCATIONEducation$1.7M$1.2M1992
DIVINE CULTURE AND MEDIA GROUP INCHuman Services$1.5M$1.2M2008
AFRICAN DIASPORA NETWORKInternational$1.4M$1.3M2014
RIVER OF LIFE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$1.4M$18.1M2007
FUTURE TALENT OF SILICON VALLEYRecreation & Sports$1.3M$1.9M2013
FOUNDATION FOR PROMOTION OF SPORTS AND GAMESRecreation & Sports$1.2M$813K2014
SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY INCβ€”$1.0M$376K1985
AHMAD FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.0M$250K2015
PEACE-IT-TOGETHERCrime & Legal$1.0M$1.2M2002
ASIAN ART FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$979K$116K2011
GOLDEN HEART FUNDPhilanthropy$958K$1.4M2017
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$942K$5.0M2001
HOI BAC AI PHANXICO FRANCISCAN CHARITY INCInternational$910K$1.1M2005
LIVE OAK ACADEMYEducation$850K$2.4M2006

Santa Clara, CA has 616 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $3.7B. The most common category is Education, with 91 organizations. 45 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 47.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,371

Total Approved

$696.5M

Jobs Supported

14,355

Per 10K Residents

106.1

SBA loans

+33.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

135

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

268 loans

Top Industry

Manufacturing

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)80% of all loans

Loans

1,092

Total Amount

$419.0M

Avg Loan

$383,708

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$309.6M(74%)

Jobs Supported

9,916

50420% of all loans

Loans

279

Total Amount

$277.5M

Avg Loan

$994,452

Median Loan

$714,000

7(a) β€” 80%504 β€” 20%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

153

11% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$135.9M

20% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$888,317

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Manufacturing214 loans
NAICS 33
$146.7M
Professional & Technical Services175 loans
NAICS 54
$84.8M
Accommodation & Food Services132 loans
NAICS 72
$58.8M
Other Services117 loans
NAICS 81
$45.1M
Wholesale Trade108 loans
NAICS 42
$69.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Chef's Choice Produce6$18.4M
Calmax Technology, Inc. #64$6.9M
Fruit 330, Llc1$5.5M
Santa Clara Suites Partners, Lp1$5.5M
Lnt Machining Inc5$5.1M
Ryzlink Corp.2$5.1M
Cheng-i and Marie Lin Family Llc1$5.0M
Fcl Inc.1$5.0M
Peopleone Inc.2$5.0M
Aharoni & Steele Inc.2$5.0M

Santa Clara, CA has received 1,371 SBA loans totaling $696.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,092 loans (80% of the total), supporting 9,916 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 279 loans totaling $277.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Manufacturing. The most active SBA lender in Santa Clara is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 268 loans. That works out to 106.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

41

Total Population

1,503,187

Avg Median Income

-$16,102,443

Avg Home Value

-$14,892,740

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9402219,993$250,001$2,000,001$3,50117.7
9402423,673$250,001$2,000,001$3,5018.3
9404035,581$184,494$2,000,001$3,0173.7
9404115,841$168,980$2,000,001$2,9271.6
9404332,042$180,781$1,647,500$2,9658.5
9408523,159$183,563$1,534,500$3,1873.5
9408648,956$180,217$1,784,200$2,9234.4
9408758,126$200,778$2,000,001$3,2226.6
9408923,214$153,725$392,000$3,3516.1
9430627,527$186,479$2,000,001$2,9274.1
9453867,704$144,451$1,104,800$2,86016.5
950021,639$89,861$1,023,400$2,3669.6
9500848,415$142,841$1,578,800$2,6946.5
9501461,109$229,074$2,000,001$3,50124.9
9503012,969$250,001$2,000,001$2,85810.5
9503578,479$176,723$1,180,700$3,11022.4
9505039,827$130,051$1,420,500$2,5225.5
9505161,345$185,632$1,623,600$3,0546.6
950533,153N/AN/AN/A0.1
9505425,196$204,052$1,475,400$3,4136.4
9507031,383$240,980$2,000,001$3,50128.3
9511019,444$132,800$947,900$2,6294.5
9511158,885$97,162$826,200$1,9545.8
9511256,766$89,649$956,300$2,0957.3
951132,443$140,938$953,100$2,9140.3
9511648,816$83,428$842,700$2,0493.6
9511727,798$115,778$1,425,200$2,3672.3
9511831,831$148,438$1,377,000$2,4884.1
9512135,722$133,700$1,024,700$2,9124.5
9512252,206$103,406$838,900$2,4244.8
9512451,991$188,433$1,596,700$2,9366.6
9512553,934$148,422$1,646,000$2,3947.3
9512638,239$127,297$1,195,700$2,5443.3
9512761,091$120,548$995,100$2,54919.0
9512833,585$122,647$1,214,500$2,5053.9
9512940,896$182,662$2,000,001$2,7464.6
9513013,491$155,787$1,774,900$2,2731.4
9513130,745$170,128$1,134,200$3,1825.8
9513328,561$132,069$1,074,300$2,2753.3
9513430,255$196,847$371,200$3,27210.8
9513647,157$143,696$1,104,300$2,7505.2

Santa Clara, CA has 41 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,503,187. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$16,102,443. The average median home value is -$14,892,740. The average median monthly rent is -$16,257,415.

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