Santa Clara City Property Records in California

Santa Clara property records document ownership, transfers, liens, parcel details, assessed values, and tax information for real estate in Santa Clara County, California. Users can access recorded deeds, mortgages, reconveyances, and other land records through the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Parcel ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics are available from the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office. Property tax bills, payment history, and delinquency information can be reviewed through the Santa Clara County Department of Tax and Collections. For court-related property matters—such as probate, civil disputes, foreclosures, or quiet title actions—users may search records through the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. These official county and court sources provide the most reliable legal access to Santa Clara property records.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$173,670
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$1,527,900
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$8,938
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.58%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$2,985 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
41%
Population
Population:
129,239

Santa Clara Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Santa Clara. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Each category shows the number of crimes reported in the city, giving a general picture of recorded crime activity.

Santa Clara reported 2 murders, 76 robberies, and 136 assaults. For property crime, the data shows 3,300 total property crimes, 445 burglaries, and 519 motor vehicle thefts.

Readers can use these counts to see the range of crime types reported in Santa Clara. These figures reflect reported incidents only, so they show what was recorded in each category rather than a full picture of every incident.

Robberies
Robberies:
76
Burglary
Burglary:
445
Murder
Murder:
2
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
519
Theft
Theft:
2336
Assault
Assault:
136
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
26

What Is the Population Profile of Santa Clara

Santa Clara's racial and ethnic makeup is shown by population counts and percentages for each group. The three largest groups are Asian residents at 47% (61,305 people), White residents at 29% (36,937 people), and Hispanic residents at 16% (20,761 people). The data also includes residents of two or more races (5,980, 5%), Black residents (2,611, 2%), Pacific Islander residents (859, 0.66%), residents of other races (676, 0.52%), and American Indian residents (111, 0.09%).

Asian
47%
61,305
White
29%
36,937
Hispanic
16%
20,761
Two + Races
5%
5,980
Black
2%
2,611
Pacific Islander
0.66%
859
Other Race
0.52%
676
American Indian
0.09%
111

Santa Clara, Ratings Compared Across California A+

Santa Clara's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, from health and nightlife to restaurants and young professionals. The three highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness (A+), Nightlife (A+), and Weather (A+). Other notable ratings include Access to Coffee Shops (A+), Access to Restaurants (A+), and Public Schools (A), while Cost of Living (C-) and Housing (C) are the lowest. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Santa Clara.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
A+
Weather
Weather
A+
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
A
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A+
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
A

How Educated Is Santa Clara

Santa Clara's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (31%), Masters Degree (26%), and High School (11%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
31%
Masters Degree
26%
High School
11%
Some College
8%
Associate Degree
6%
Below High School
6%
Doctorate
5%

When Were Homes Built

Santa Clara's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 to 1979 (32%), followed by 2000 to the present (25%) and 1940 to 1959 (24%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
32%
2000 - Present
25%
1940 - 1959
24%
1980 - 1999
15%
Before 1939
4%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Santa Clara's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 bedrooms (32%), followed by 3 bedrooms (27%) and 1 bedroom (20%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

2 Bedrooms
32%
3 Bedrooms
27%
1 Bedroom
20%
4 Bedrooms
12%
No Bedrooms
7%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Santa Clara's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are ages 25 to 34 (23%), ages 35 to 44 (16%), and ages 45 to 54 (11%). The data also includes other available age groups.

25 - 34
23%
35 - 44
16%
45 - 54
11%
Under 10
11%
65 Plus
11%
55 - 64
11%
18 - 24
10%
10 - 17
7%

Property Market Trends at Santa Clara

Santa Clara's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $1,527,900. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $2,985 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Santa Clara's dynamic real estate landscape.

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