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Santa Clara
  • City in California
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Santa Clara

#11 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Santa Clara is a city in California with a population of 127,922. Santa Clara is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Santa Clara offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Santa Clara there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Santa Clara and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Santa Clara are highly rated.
    About Santa Clara...
    Population
    127,922
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,199,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,652
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Santa Clara Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      61.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      29.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      64.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      327.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,753.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      420.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      22%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Santa Clara

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $150,244
    National
    $69,021
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