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Santa Clara
  • City in California

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Santa Clara is a city in California with a population of 127,922. Santa Clara is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Santa Clara offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Santa Clara there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Santa Clara and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Santa Clara are highly rated.

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About Santa Clara...
Population
127,922

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,199,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,652
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    58%
  • Own
    42%
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Santa Clara Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    61.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    29.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    64.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    327.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,753.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    420.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    22%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    33%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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