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Santa Clara, California

city · Santa Clara County

At a glance

130,256
Population
$1,582,600
Median home value (all homes)
422% above U.S. median
$1,680,833
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,016/mo
Median rent
124% above U.S. median
$178,958
Median household income
128% above U.S. median
22.6 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
31.48%
Locations with fiber available
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 222 — 122% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing439% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities29% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost21% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates93.6%
College graduates65.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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