San Jose metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Santa Clara, CA
About Santa Clara
Santa Clara (~130,000 residents) is the namesake city of the county and home to Levi's Stadium (San Francisco 49ers), Santa Clara University, and a dense cluster of tech campuses. The historic Old Quad around the Mission Santa Clara de Asís contrasts with the stadium-anchored north side. Housing mixes older ranch neighborhoods near the university with newer high-density development around the stadium and Great America area.
Home prices in Santa Clara
The median listing price in Santa Clara is $1,498,000.
Top places in Santa Clara
- Levi's Stadium — home of the San Francisco 49ers and major events.
- Mission Santa Clara de Asís — historic 1777 mission on the Santa Clara University campus.
- Triton Museum of Art — contemporary art museum and sculpture garden.
- Central Park — lake, swim center, and the Veterans Memorial.
- Ulistac Natural Area — restored riparian habitat along the Guadalupe River.
- Santa Clara Farmers Market — weekly market at Jackson Street.
- Santa Clara University campus — the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California (founded 1851).
Commuting from Santa Clara
- Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~5 miles / ~12–15 minutes via US-101 or I-880 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- VTA light rail: multiple stations (including Great America and Lick Mill) with direct Blue/Green/Orange line service into downtown San Jose.
- Caltrain: Santa Clara station (University stop) with service to San Jose Diridon in roughly 10–15 minutes.
- Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) also stops at Santa Clara for Tri-Valley commuters.
Schools in Santa Clara
Public schools: Santa Clara Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Santa Clara FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Santa Clara, CA?
The median listing price in Santa Clara is $1,498,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Santa Clara, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~5 miles / ~12–15 minutes via US-101 or I-880 (approximate; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves Santa Clara, CA?
Santa Clara is served by Santa Clara Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.