In Santa Clara, California, the median home price is $1,624,356, compared with the California median of $860,133; median household income is $164,281; the population is 1,902,047; schools rate 3.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 321.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Santa Clara at a glance
Population
1,902,047
Median Household Income
$164,281
Typical Home Value
$1,624,356
School District Rating
3.2
Violent Crime Rate
321.6
Avg Commute Time
26.2
About Santa Clara
Santa Clara has a population of 1,902,047. The median home value is $1,624,356, 89% above the California median. Median household income is $164,281 (66% above the California median). The most populated towns are San Jose, South Santa Clara Valley, and West Santa Clara.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Santa Clara
6 towns, by population.
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Santa Clara at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Santa Clara?
- Santa Clara has a population of 1,902,047 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Santa Clara?
- The median home value in Santa Clara is $1,624,356. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Santa Clara?
- Median household income in Santa Clara is $164,281 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Santa Clara in?
- Santa Clara is in California.
- How many towns are in Santa Clara?
- Santa Clara contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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