Housing & Real Estate — Santa Clara, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 51,886 |
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| Occupied | 48,601 |
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| Vacant | 3,285 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 20,026 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 28,575 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,582,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,719,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,985/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $9,234/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 20.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 31.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 7,939 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 6,594 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,756 |
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| Built before 1960 | 14,431 |
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| Median Year Built | 1972 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
