Living in Santa Clara
Known as the Mission City, Santa Clara sits next to San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, with Caltrain, light rail and a wide range of home prices. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Santa Clara on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Santa Clara yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Valley of Heart's Delight (1948)
The Santa Clara Valley when orchards, canneries and new industry drove the local economy.Source: Internet Archive
A Short History
- The Tamien people of the Ohlone lived here for thousands of years.
- Mission Santa Clara de Asís was founded in 1777.
- Santa Clara incorporated on July 5, 1852, making it one of the oldest cities in the state.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Caltrain at Santa Clara station, which also has ACE and Capitol Corridor trains, plus VTA light rail and buses. See commute times to each job center.
Santa Clara Market Report
Home sales for Santa Clara pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 112 | $1.85M | $1,285 |
| Condominiums | 45 | $638K | $668 |
| Townhouses | 34 | $1.32M | $806 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Santa Clara compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Santa Clara postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Santa Clara FAQ
What does the Santa Clara market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Santa Clara over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Santa Clara from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Santa Clara to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Santa Clara home worth?
Request a free home valuation and Joseph will send a local estimate based on recent nearby sales. Request a free home valuation
How can I hear about Santa Clara homes before they hit the market?
Join Joseph's off-market list. You'll hear about coming-soon and off-market homes that match what you want before they're listed publicly. Join the off-market list
Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Santa Clara postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Santa Clara, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Santa Clara Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
