Santa Clara County
Santa Clara
Central location, tight inventory
Overview
Santa Clara sits in the middle of Silicon Valley with short commutes to most major employers. Inventory is limited, so first-time buyers often look at condos and townhomes rather than detached homes.
Typical home price
$2M
Condo / townhome price
$715K
Starter home price
Data coming soon
Typical HOA
Data coming soon
Commute & access
Typical drive and transit times to common Bay Area destinations.
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale / Mountain View | 10–20 min | Caltrain |
| San Jose | 10–15 min | Caltrain / VTA |
| San Francisco | 55–85 min | Caltrain ~60 min |
Schools
Top-rated campuses serving this city, by district. See the full School Ratings Finder for every campus and filter.
| School | District | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Wilcox High School | Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) | high | A+ |
| Santa Clara High School | Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) | high | A |
| Washington Elementary School | Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) | elementary | A |
| Don Callejon School | Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) | elementary | A |
| Dolores Huerta Middle School | Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) | middle | A- |
New construction
Where builders are actively selling or planning homes.
- Transit-oriented condos near Santa Clara station
- Mixed-use townhome projects near the El Camino corridor
Pros
- Very central commute position
- City-run utilities often lower cost
- Walkable pockets
Cons
- Low inventory
- High price per square foot
- Limited detached home options
Nearby alternatives
Other first-home markets worth comparing.