Santa Clara, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
126,723
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
7.1%
Median Home
$1,120,400
Median Income
$136,870
Median Rent
$2,523
Santa Clara SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Santa Clara, CA Crime Report
3,507
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,657.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
13.27%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Santa Clara / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,507 | 2,657.3 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 206 | 156.1 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.8 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 85 | 64.4 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 81 | 61.4 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,301 | 2,501.2 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 432 | 327.3 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,314 | 1,753.3 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 555 | 420.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Santa Clara, CA Cost Of Living
192
Santa Clara's Overall Cost Of Living
Santa Clara's Overall Cost Of Living
1.9x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Santa Clara | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 133 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 340 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 144 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 138 | 126 | 100 | |
Santa Clara, CA Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User User Coolcaesar on en.wik | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User David Leigh Ellis | GFDL
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Source: Public Domain
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Rankings for Santa Clara in California
Map Of Santa Clara, CA
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4
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7
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Population over time in Santa Clara
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 126,723 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 126,209 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 124,635 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 122,725 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 121,374 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 119,525 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 117,817 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 116,301 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 114,482 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 112,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Santa Clara
| Race | Santa Clara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.9% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 44.6% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Santa Clara
| Gender | Santa Clara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Clara for adults over 25
| Education | Santa Clara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Santa Clara, California
| Income | Santa Clara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.9% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.5% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.5% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
