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Santa Clara, California, 95054
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 5.3% 8.4% -3.1% $10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 5.6% -2.5% $15,000 to $19,999 2.9% 5.6% -2.7% $20,000 to $24,999 3.2% 5.8% -2.6% $25,000 to $29,999 3.7% 5.7% -2.0% $30,000 to $34,999 3.9% 5.7% -1.8% $35,000 to $39,999 4.1% 5.4% -1.3% $40,000 to $44,999 4.0% 5.2% -1.2% $45,000 to $49,999 3.7% 4.6% -0.9% $50,000 to $59,999 8.0% 8.6% -0.6% $60,000 to $74,999 12.4% 10.6% +1.8% $75,000 to $99,999 16.6% 11.5% +5.1% $100,000 to $124,999 11.5% 6.8% +4.7% $125,000 to $149,999 7.1% 3.6% +3.5% $150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 3.3% +3.1% $200,000 or more 4.3% 3.6% +0.7% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 5.0% 4.8% +0.2% 10.0% to 14.9% 13.3% 9.8% +3.5% 15.0% to 19.9% 16.4% 13.6% +2.8% 20.0% to 24.9% 16.6% 13.1% +3.5% 25.0% to 29.9% 10.4% 11.0% -0.6% 30.0% to 34.9% 7.3% 8.2% -0.9% 35.0% to 39.9% 5.1% 5.9% -0.8% 40.0% to 49.9% 6.1% 8.0% -1.9% 50.0% or more 16.3% 20.2% -3.9% Not computed 3.7% 5.4% -1.7% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 8.3% 9.6% -1.3% 25 to 34 years 37.8% 29.3% +8.5% 35 to 44 years 25.3% 25.8% -0.5% 45 to 54 years 13.6% 16.5% -2.9% 55 to 64 years 6.5% 8.0% -1.5% 65 to 74 years 3.8% 5.3% -1.5% 75 to 84 years 3.2% 4.0% -0.8% 85 years and over 1.6% 1.6% +0.0% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 50.5% 30.9% +19.6% 30 to 44 minutes 25.0% 24.5% +0.5% 45 to 59 minutes 8.4% 13.8% -5.4% 60 or more minutes 16.1% 30.8% -14.7%
Source: 2000 Census
Santa Clara, California
With a population of 109,000, Santa Clara, California is at the center of what is known as the Silicon Valley. Home to any number of large high technology companies, it is also home to a major university. In general, Santa Clara is a very walkable city, and while you may be able to walk to most places, you may want to own a car for travel to neighboring areas. When looking for your Santa Clara apartment, you'll find a wide variety of choices and it won't take long to find a great place to call home.
Water Slides
With San Francisco just up the road and a real draw for people who live in Santa Clara, there's still plenty to do right at home. There are several museums, including the Triton, which house art and historical items. Some are centered at Santa Clara University which is an integral part of the community. California's Great America is popular with tourists and locals both. It is an amazing water park/amusement park with something for adults as well as kids. Biking, hiking and all other outdoor recreational pursuits are well covered in this city too.
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Once in your Santa Clara apartment, you'll start discovering how great the restaurants are too. From places that appeal to a sophisticated palate to good old American bar food, you'll find it easily. 71 Saint Peter and Le Papillon both combine fantastic food with wonderful atmosphere, while the Neto Sausage Company offers homemade sausage and even cooks them on a sidewalk grill some days. You'll find fine Asian representation all around the city, and there's bound to be something great within walking distance of your new apartment.
Cheers to You
At night, there are a number of sports bars which double as great bars and places to get food. Check out Woodham Sports Lounge and the Sportsman Bar for starters but you'll find similar places throughout the city. They all have a real Cheers type environment.The Poinciana Lounge and Smoke This Hookah Lounger are both great dive type bars to look in on. Do some hard core dancing at The Cardiff Lounge or if you're on a budget, the city has weekly concerts on Thursday nights downtown.
Your Santa Clara apartment will be a great base from which to explore this fun city.
Average Apartment Rent in Santa Clara, California
| # Bedrooms | Jan | Dec | Nov | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | $1,763 | $1,765 | $1,776 | -0.7% |
| 2 Bed | $2,129 | $2,126 | $2,088 | 2% |
| 3 Bed | $2,759 | $2,294 | $2,897 | -4.8% |
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Apartments in Santa Clara have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In November the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Clara apartment cost $1,776. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Santa Clara apartment was $2,088 in November. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in November was $2,897. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Santa Clara rentals listed below.Popular Santa Clara Apartments Searches
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Is Santa Clara a town where I'll need a car to get to work?
Yes and no. In Santa Clara it all depends on where you work and where you live. There are some excellent rail links via Caltrain and Amtrak, but short local hops are harder. If you can bike to work, that would be great, but most likely you will end up needing a car if you live any distance away from the rail stations.
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What would an ideal weekend be like in Santa Clara?
An ideal weekend in Santa Clara might begin at the fun-for-all-ages California's Great America theme park. After a few rounds on the rollercoasters and water rides, be sure to check out one of the city's great museums, like the Harris-Lass Historic Museum, the Triton Museum of Art, the De Saisset Museum, or the Intel Corp. Museum. After a jam-packed day out on the town head over to A Perfect Day Spa for some relaxation and then over to JJ's Blues bar for some drinks and live blues music.
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What kinds of outdoor activities are either in or around Santa Clara?
The San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail, made for bicycle and pedestrian use, currently extends as far south as the intersection of Cabrillo and San Tomas Expressway and north all the way to the bay. It connects to other trails and Sunnyvale's Baylands Park. A little farther to the west of Santa Clara towards the coast lies a bevy of state parks, from Big Sur a couple hours south to Big Basin farther north. These preserved pockets of nature are excellent for hiking and camping, and, right on the ocean, surfing and otherwise enjoying the beaches. For your civilized sports, head to the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club.
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Why should I move to Santa Clara?
Located in the center of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara is home to the headquarters of Intel, Applied Materials, Sun Microsystems, NVIDIA, Agilent Technologies, and many other high-tech companies. Therefore, Santa Clara might be a good choice for you if you work in the high-tech industry. Santa Clara is also home two institutions of higher learning--Mission College and Santa Clara University--meaning you might want to live in Santa Clara if you attend or plan on attending one of these schools. Also, if you're a football fan, the San Francisco 49ers are headquartered in Santa Clara.
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What does everyone in Santa Clara do for fun in their spare time and on weekends?
Santa Clara is conveniently located close to many state parks and preserves, most of which offer ample hiking, camping, and mountain biking opportunities. These include the Joseph D. Grant County Park to the east and nearly innumerable parks in the redwoods to the west. Perhaps the best-known is Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The ocean is only about an hour away, and surfing is popular up and down the coast, especially slightly to the south in Santa Cruz. With a Westfield Shopping Center and Santana Row, the Rodeo Drive of Santa Clara, there are also hordes of shopping opportunities in the area.
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Are there museums in Santa Clara or nearby?
Yes. In fact, Santa Clara is home to a host of museums. The collections and exhibitions at the Triton Museum of Art and the de Saissett Museum, located on the Santa Clara University campus, highlight the work of artists of the Greater Bay Area. Located at Intel's headquarters in Santa Clara, the Intel Museum offers exhibits of Intel's products and history as well as semiconductor technology in general. Nearby San Jose is home to the San Jose Museum of Art, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and the Tech Museum of Innovation. San Francisco to the north is home to the best-known museums in the area, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, or SFMOMA, the de Young Museum, the Asian Art Museum, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
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What are some family friendly neighborhoods in Santa Clara?
The best neighborhoods for families in Santa Clara, is Homestead Rd / Kiely Blvd. It is safest near Monroe St / Bowers Ave, Calabazas Blvd / Cabrillo Ave, Warburton Ave / Graham Ln, Homestead Rd / Kiely Blvd, and El Camino Real / Las Palmas Dr and public education is best near Mauricia Ave / Kiely Blvd, Pruneridge Ave / Tantau Ave, Forbes Ave / Bucher Ave, Winchester Blvd / Forest Ave, and Homestead Rd / Kiely Blvd.