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Crime in Santa Clara summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Santa Clara. Key points include:
There were 3,540 total crimes in Santa Clara in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Clara is 2,683.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Clara is 182.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Clara is 2,501.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Santa Clara is 26.64% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Santa Clara Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Santa Clara / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,540 | 2,683.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 240 | 182.0 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 76 | 57.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 136 | 103.1 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,300 | 2,501.9 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 445 | 337.4 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,336 | 1,771.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 519 | 393.5 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Santa Clara summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Santa Clara. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Santa Clara is 242 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Santa Clara is 2.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Santa Clara is $1,782,191.
The median income in Santa Clara is $178,958.
Santa Clara's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Santa Clara Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Santa Clara | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 520 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 122 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 125 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Santa Clara, CA Weather
The average high in Santa Clara is 71.1° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 37.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Santa Clara |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Santa Clara Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Santa Clara
The current population in Santa Clara is 130,256. The population has increased 15.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 130,256 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 129,239 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 128,058 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 127,922 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 126,723 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 127,721 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 126,209 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 124,635 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 122,725 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 121,374 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 119,525 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 117,817 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 116,301 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 114,482 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 112,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Santa Clara
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Santa Clara is:
27.3% White with 35,618 White residents.
1.7% African American with 2,194 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 80 American Indian residents.
50.2% Asian with 65,424 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 280 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 681 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 5,539 Two Or More residents.
15.7% Hispanic with 20,440 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Santa Clara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.3% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 50.2% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Santa Clara
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Santa Clara is 48.0% female with 62,571 female residents.
Santa Clara is 52.0% male with 67,684 male residents.
| Gender | Santa Clara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Clara for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Santa Clara completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Santa Clara completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Santa Clara completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Santa Clara completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Santa Clara completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Santa Clara completed bachelor's degree.
27.0% of adults in Santa Clara completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Santa Clara completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Santa Clara completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Santa Clara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Santa Clara, California
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4.1% of households in Santa Clara earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Santa Clara earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Santa Clara earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.6% of households in Santa Clara earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.4% of households in Santa Clara earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.4% of households in Santa Clara earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.8% of households in Santa Clara earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.9% of households in Santa Clara earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.6% of households in Santa Clara earn $150,000 to $199,999.
45.3% of households in Santa Clara earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Santa Clara | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.4% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 45.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
