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City in California, United States
Santa Clara
$1.7MMedian Home
338Days with 5+ hrs sun
72°FAvg High Temp
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Santa Clara is a city in Santa Clara County, California. The city's population was 127,647 at the 2020 census, making it the eighth-most populous city in the Bay Area. Located in the southern Bay Area, the city was founded by the Spanish in 1777 with the establishment of Mission Santa Clara de Asís under the leadership of Junípero Serra.Wikipedia
It stays warm for most of the year. Most rain falls in winter. True cold stays fairly limited. The cool season tends to feel damp.
Warm most of the yearMild winter temperaturesWinter rainThe Mission City
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Location Context
Santa Clara, California
Latitude37.35°
Longitude-121.96°
Population126k
Center elevation75 ft
State Context
CaliforniaU.S. stateCalifornia is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a population of over 39 million across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state and the third largest by land area.Wikipedia
Income tax: 1.00% - 14.40%Avg sales tax: 8.85%Property tax: 0.69%Official school data available
About the Region
CaliforniaCalifornia includes coastal metropolitan areas, the Central Valley, mountain communities, and desert cities. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are major urban examples, but neither represents the full range of places within the state.
Coastal influence, elevation, and inland location can produce very different temperature and rainfall patterns. Housing costs, transport, and access to services vary between cities and neighborhoods. Use the city’s own figures rather than treating statewide conditions as a local forecast or budget.
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People
City Profile
Median Age35 yrs
College Educated65%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home22%of workforce
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Housing Costs & Income
Housing
$3,578/mo
Median rent
$1.7M
Median home price
Rent burden26% of income
Household Income
$165k
Median annual
Daily life
Livability
Getting AroundMixed mobility
Citywide Walk Score plus available transit and density context
Mixed day-to-day convenience.
Internet
Fiber
9%
Cable
98%
address availability
The year
Climate Through the Year
Sunshine
338
days with 5+ hours of sun/year
Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.
93% of the year
Avg High Temp
72°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Damp cool season
61% warm season / 74% cool season
Comfort Score
96/100
Excellent
Temp Swing
27°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
20"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
0"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
37
Good · 2024 modeled average
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Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.
Monthly Temperature
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Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
Monthly Relative Humidity (%)35-65% band
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damp cool season
Summer 59% · Winter 74% · Jun-Jan 56-77%
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Watchouts
Natural Hazard Risk
Flood Risk
moderate
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
2 days
per year with AQI > 100
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