Santa Clara County, CA
Living in Santa Clara County
Bikeability64
Walkability44
Commute34
Public Transit54
Affordability3
Public Safety64
Airports76
Hospitals59
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9MPopulation+188k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
52%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian36%
Black2%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate14%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$124kMedian Household Income+$37k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more28%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$984kMedian Home Value+$283k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$2.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$836 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K22%
$1M to $1.49M23%
$1.5M to $1.99M11%
$2M or more15%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Santa Clara County
United States45
California55
Property Crime in Santa Clara County
United States48
California56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Santa Clara County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding24
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Santa Clara County, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Santa Clara County, CA
Crossroads Christian School
6 miles, S
St Catherine Catholic School
7 miles, S
Legacy Christian School
7 miles, W
Peach Blossom School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Santa Clara County, CA
San Jose State University
13 miles, NW
Santa Clara University
16 miles, NW
Cogswell College
19 miles, NW
University of California-Santa Cruz
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Santa Clara County, CA
San Jose Behavioral Health
5 miles, W
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose
6 miles, W
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
13 miles, NW
Good Samaritan Hospital
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Santa Clara County, CA
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
16 miles, NW
Monterey Regional Airport
45 miles, S
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
45 miles, NW
San Francisco International Airport
47 miles, NW