Santa Clara County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,903,297 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$159,674 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,382,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,083 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,655 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metro Area
4
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metro Area
5
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 48
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 3 0 52
Apr 1 0 55
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 2 0 53
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 73%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, CA State Senate District 15, CA Assembly District 25, CA
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Schools

Ledesma (Rita) Elementary
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Martin Murphy Middle
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Los Paseos Elementary
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Carrington College-San Jose
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Evergreen Valley College
7 miles, N • 1.9 star
CET-San Jose
13 miles, NW • 1 star
San Jose State University
13 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
13 miles, N • 2.3 star
Good Samaritan Hospital
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
45 miles, SW • 1 star
San Francisco International Airport
47 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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