City Guide
Santa Clara, CA
Overview
Santa Clara, CA is famous for being a tech and innovation hub. The city is home to around 133,000 people, so living in Santa Clara provides a mix of small-town charm and big city living. A noteworthy fact is that it was named after the Mission Santa Clara de Asis and a Spanish mission established there in 1777. Another fun piece of information about the city is that Levi's Stadium, home to the NFLs San Francisco 49ers, is located there.
What’s it like to live in Santa Clara, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Santa Clara, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$1,575,000
and homes stay on the market for 22 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Santa Clara are $1,900,000
and $830,000
, respectively. Santa Clara area townhouses have a median sale price of $1,430,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Santa Clara, CAExplore our Santa Clara housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Santa Clara home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Santa Clara rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Santa Clara rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Santa Clara, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Santa Clara
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermark | -- | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Rivermark of Santa Clara | $1,582,500 | -- | 55 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| North San Jose | $810,000 | 90 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Sunnyvale West | $2,700,000 | 93 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Central San Jose | $1,050,000 | 73 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
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Santa Clara Migration & Relocation Trends
In Aug '24 - Oct '24, 23% of Santa Clara homebuyers searched to move out of Santa Clara, while 77% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Santa Clara from outside metros.
- Honolulu homebuyers searched to move into Santa Clara more than any other metro followed by Santa Barbara and Pensacola.
Where are people moving to Santa Clara from?
- 77% of Santa Clara homebuyers searched to stay within the Santa Clara metropolitan area.
- Sacramento was the most popular destination among Santa Clara homebuyers followed by Los Angeles and San Diego.
Where are people from Santa Clara moving to?
Number of People Moving to Santa Clara
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most
People are moving to Santa Clara from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Aug '24 - Oct '24 | ||
| 1 | 1,225 | ||
| 2 | 189 | ||
| 3 | 131 | ||
| 4 | 107 | ||
| 5 | 86 | ||
| 6 | 30 | ||
| 7 | 5 | ||
| 8 | 3 | ||
| 9 | 2 | ||
| 10 | 2 | ||
People are leaving Santa Clara for
| Outbound | Net outflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Aug '24 - Oct '24 | ||
| 1 | 12,619 | ||
| 2 | 3,065 | ||
| 3 | 2,431 | ||
| 4 | 2,092 | ||
| 5 | 1,713 | ||
| 6 | 1,655 | ||
| 7 | 1,291 | ||
| 8 | 1,074 | ||
| 9 | 1,015 | ||
| 10 | 1,014 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Santa Clara, CA ?
If you're living in Santa Clara, CA, you might be contemplating what to do on the weekends. From nature parks to stellar restaurants, there's plenty to do in this city. Santa Clara has countless museums, including the 49ers Museum, Triton Museum of Art, and Intel Museum. Once you've visited the 49ers museums, head to Levi Stadium to catch a 49ers game or concert. Home to over 40 parks, there are numerous parks and green spaces within the city, including Santa Clara Central Park, Everett Alvarez Junior Park, and Lick Mill Park. Il Fornaio Santa Clara, Mio Vicino, and Pacific Catch are some of the numerous delicious restaurants to check out while in the city.
Explore some of the best things to do in Santa Clara
What's the best way to get around Santa Clara, CA ?
The best way to get around Santa Clara is by bike, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Santa Clara has a walk score of 58, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Santa Clara has a transit score of 41, with a few nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 95050, 95054 and 94086. You can also get around Santa Clara by bike. With a bike score of 74, it's convenient to use a bike for most trips.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
Santa Clara Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Santa Clara has 6 heavy rail stations; Santa Clara Caltrain Station, Lawrence Caltrain Station, Vta Light Rail Station - Component Station, Capitol Corridor - Santa Clara University, VTA Light Rail Lick Mill Station, Old Ironsides Station. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 23 car rental locations. Renting a bike is another good way to get around. There is 1 bike rental location.
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