Santa Clara, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Santa Clara | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,002 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6894.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.64% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 47,968 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Santa Clara grew by 19.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 126,543 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Santa Clara has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Santa Clara | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $175,013 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.83% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Santa Clara is about 81% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Santa Clara | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $761,918 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,995 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Santa Clara is about 21.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,995 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Santa Clara spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Santa Clara | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,440 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 23.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,688 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,756 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Santa Clara is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Santa Clara has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Santa Clara | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Santa Clara has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Santa Clara | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Clara, California.
What is the population of Santa Clara, California?
The population of Santa Clara, California is 126,002, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Santa Clara, California?
The population density of Santa Clara, California is 6894.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Santa Clara, California?
The median household income in Santa Clara, California is $175,013, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Santa Clara, California?
The median home price in Santa Clara, California is $761,918, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Clara, California?
The unemployment rate in Santa Clara, California is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.