South Bay · Silicon Valley
Living in Santa Clara
Home to Intel, NVIDIA, and Levi's Stadium, a Silicon Valley powerhouse with a diverse housing market and strong long-term appreciation.
- Price Trend
- −0.7%
- Median vs. a year ago, Sept 2026
- Market
- Very Competitive
- Redfin Compete Score 77/100
- Population
- 133,446
- U.S. Census, 2025 estimate
- Live MLS Data
- Updated Daily
- MLSListings snapshot below
Sources: Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau. Updated October 2026.
Live Market Snapshot
Santa Clara Overview
Living inSanta Clara
Santa Clara is one of Silicon Valley's most diverse and economically productive cities, home to Intel's global headquarters, NVIDIA's campus, Mission College, and Santa Clara University. The city's industrial heritage is giving way to modern mixed-use development, particularly around the Levi's Stadium district and the Lawrence Expressway tech corridor, where new residential projects are attracting buyers who want proximity to major employers without the price premiums of Cupertino or Sunnyvale.
The housing stock reflects the city's history, older Craftsman bungalows and post-war ranches in neighborhoods like Agnew and Washington Park, alongside newer luxury condos near the San Jose/Santa Clara border and single-family homes in the quieter north side near El Camino Real. The city's central Silicon Valley location means buyers can commute to San Jose, Sunnyvale, or Palo Alto in under 20 minutes, a geographic advantage that drives consistent demand.
Rami Tannous represents Santa Clara buyers through Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty, bringing deep South Bay market experience to transactions in one of Silicon Valley's most price-competitive markets. For Intel, NVIDIA, and tech-startup employees navigating equity-backed purchases, stock-heavy financing, or tight offer timelines, Rami coordinates the full transaction team to move with the speed this market demands.
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Intel & NVIDIA HQ
Intel's global headquarters and NVIDIA's primary campus both anchor Santa Clara, creating one of the highest concentrations of semiconductor and AI engineering talent on the planet, and structural housing demand that persists through market cycles.
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Central Location
Santa Clara sits at the geographic center of Silicon Valley, 20 minutes from San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, and the airport. No commute in the valley is burdensome from a Santa Clara address.
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Levi's Stadium Access
49ers games, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and the Super Bowl, all in your backyard. Levi's Stadium has transformed Santa Clara's profile and accelerated commercial investment throughout the city.
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Appreciation Trend
Santa Clara home values have appreciated steadily over 15 years, supported by tech employment density and constrained housing supply. Entry prices here remain below neighboring Sunnyvale and Cupertino for comparable square footage.
Lifestyle
Life inSanta Clara
Dining
Dining and Entertainment
Santa Clara's dining scene benefits enormously from its proximity to Santana Row and Valley Fair, which are among the best luxury retail and dining destinations in Northern California. The city's significant Vietnamese and South Asian communities have produced authentic restaurant corridors along El Camino Real and Lawrence Expressway. Near Santa Clara University, a lively collection of restaurants and cafes serves the student population and surrounding neighborhoods. Mission City Brewing and a growing craft beverage scene add a local flavor to the dining landscape.
Recreation
Recreation and Parks
Levi's Stadium brings concerts, NFL games, and major events to the city's backyard. Central Park is the community gathering point with tennis, a skate park, and the main branch of the Santa Clara Public Library. Ulistac Natural Area along the Guadalupe River provides wildlife habitat and walking trails. Santa Clara City Sports and Open Space maintains dozens of neighborhood parks and athletic facilities. The adjacent Alviso Marina County Park gives bay access for kayaking and birdwatching on the city's northern edge.
Santa Clara Unified School District serves the community with above-state-average performance across most campuses. Wilcox High School and Santa Clara High School are the primary public high schools, both offer strong AP programs and IB tracks. The district has invested in STEM infrastructure reflecting the city's tech-industry employment base. Santa Clara University (private, Jesuit) provides higher education access and cultural programming within walking distance of the city's historic core.
School assignments follow the address, not the city name. Always confirm boundaries with the district before you write an offer.
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How much is a house in Santa Clara?
The median sale price in Santa Clara was $1,643,717 in September 2026, down 0.7 percent from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Prices vary widely by street, size and condition, so the most useful number is a valuation built on recent sales next to the home you are considering. Request a free home valuation for a pricing range with the comps behind it.
What school district is Santa Clara in?
Most of Santa Clara is in Santa Clara Unified School District, which runs schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, including Santa Clara High School and Adrian C. Wilcox High School. Parts of the city are served by Campbell Union School District and Campbell Union High School District, and a small area falls in Cupertino Union School District and Fremont Union High School District. School assignment depends on the street address, so buyers should confirm with the district.
How is the commute from Santa Clara?
US 101 crosses the north side of Santa Clara, and Lawrence, San Tomas and Montague Expressways carry traffic across the city. The Santa Clara Transit Center downtown is served by Caltrain, ACE and Amtrak's Capitol Corridor, and the Great America station near Levi's Stadium serves ACE and Capitol Corridor trains. VTA's Orange Line light rail runs through north Santa Clara with stops including Great America, Lick Mill and Old Ironsides.
What is Santa Clara known for?
Santa Clara is home to Levi's Stadium, California's Great America and Santa Clara University, whose campus includes the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís. Technology companies headquartered in the city include Nvidia, Intel, AMD, Applied Materials and Palo Alto Networks.
Is Santa Clara a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Santa Clara leans toward sellers right now. Homes sold in a median of 20 days in September 2026, and Redfin rates the market Very Competitive with a Compete Score of 77 out of 100. Overpriced listings sit and invite lower offers, so sellers do best pricing to recent sales on day one, and buyers do best with financing ready before they tour.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Santa Clara?
Rami Tannous is a REALTOR with Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty (DRE #02334866). He represents buyers and sellers across San Jose, Silicon Valley and the Peninsula. Owners can request a home valuation, buyers can start a private search, or call or text 408-888-5144.
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