Are You Thinking of Moving to Santa Clara?

If you’re thinking of moving to Santa Clara, there are a number of great reasons. Santa Clara has great benefits for families such as family-friendly neighborhoods, great private and public schools, and fun entertainment options for all ages.  does have cons as well.

City of Santa Clara

Santa Clara has a rich history here in California, with a Spanish mission dating back to 1777.

Santa Clara features a population of around 130,000 residents and is located in the center of Santa Clara County.  A large tech center, Santa Clara is home to a number of top tech firms like Intel, Nvidia, Applied Materials.

As a town in the late 1800 and early 1900’s Santa Clara was world-famous for its horticulture

Producing Prunes, Apricots that were shipped all over the world...

The city boasts a world-class university, the University of Santa Clara… It is home to the 5-time Superbowl champions, the San Francisco 49ers, and is the center of Silicon Valley, home to the biggest tech companies in the world.  

Santa Clara is a medium-sized city and is located in the Santa Clara Valley, and is part of Santa Clara County, I know that's a bit confusing, but at least you won't forget where you live.

Santa Clara is roughly 1300 square miles in size and is situated in the middle of “Silicon Valley” bordering the cities of Sunnyvale and Cupertino in the west, and San Jose to the east.

Videos on Santa Clara

Moving to Santa Clara
So you are thinking of moving to Santa Clara? Perhaps you just received a great offer from one of the top tech companies in the world. And now you're thinking of moving to the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, California. This is Vinicius Brasil, the Santa Clara Real Estate Guy. I am a local agent here in Santa Clara, the city I grew up in. And this video is about what you need to know if you are thinking of moving to Santa Clara. Here’s everything you need to know if you are thinking of movi
Living in Santa Clara 95051
American Dream TV Santa Clara edition presents Vinicius Brasil, the Santa Clara Real Estate guy as he takes us on a tour of 95051, Santa Clara's South West zone. We start out at one of Santa Clara's most popular venues, Stans Donuts. Stans is a Santa Clara cult classic and has been serving Santa Clara's finest donuts since 1959. A wonderful family-run business that many Santa Clarans believe make is the best donuts in the world. If you are in Santa Clara, you have to stop by Stans. From Stans, we head
Living in Santa Clara 95050 [2022]
American Dream TV Santa Clara edition presents Vinicius Brasil, the Santa Clara Real Estate guy as he takes us on a tour of 95050, Santa Clara's southeast zone. We start out at one of Santa Clara's famous cafes, Jiaren Cafe. Jiaren Cafe is a non-profit neighborhood cafe known for their unique drinks which include matcha, boba teas, local espressos & coffee, as well as fruit & herbal drinks. The owner also offers Latte Art Classes, so you can learn to make your own coffee masterpieces. If you are in Santa
Living in Santa Clara 95054 [2022]
American Dream TV Santa Clara edition presents Vinicius Brasil, the Santa Clara Real Estate Guy, as he takes us on a tour of 95054, Santa Clara's Northern zone. 95054 borders the bay to the North, and the main highway in all of Silicon Valley, Highway 101, runs right through it. The Great America Amusement Park, Levi's Stadium, and the headquarters of Intel and Nvidia, as well as many of the world's top high-tech companies, are all located here.
Pros & Cons of Living in Santa Clara [2022]
Curious what living in Santa Clara is like? Santa Clara features a population of around 130,000 residents and is located in the center of Santa Clara County. A large tech center, Santa Clara is home to a number of top tech firms like Intel, Nvidia, and Applied Materials. Santa Clara has some great benefits for families such as family-friendly neighborhoods, good private and public schools, and fun entertainment options for all ages. Before you jump right in there are a couple of things you should know be
Stan's Donuts - Bay Area's Best!
Stan's Donuts, a Santa Clara landmark since 1959, has captivated the hearts of locals with its rich history and tasty treats. In this video, Vinicius Brasil takes us on a journey through this fantastic establishment, unveiling everything from Stan's origins to the secret ingredient that makes their donuts the best!
Santa Clara Parade of Champions 2021
Please like and share this video to spread the word. The Santa Clara Parade of Champions (SCPOC) has been a time-honored legacy in Santa Clara since 1945 when we welcomed home our WWII Heroes. Since then generations of Santa Clarans have never forgotten the memories and sense of community that the parade reinforced year after year. 52 Annual Santa Clara Parade of Champions: -Over 80 Groups Participated this year -This Year's Grand Marshall is Crazy George -Various Marching Bands from around the Bay Area
Downtown Santa Clara: Past, Present, and Future
This video covers topics on Downtown Santa Clara, CA: -Santa Clara Downtown revitalization -history of Downtown Santa Clara -Urban Renewal Santa Clara -Franklin Square -Downtown Santa Clara Shops -Santa Clara downtown project
Santa Clara Parks - Ulistac Natural Area
Ulistac Natural Area is the only dedicated natural open space in the City of Santa Clara, and a regional and cultural resource for all of us. People from all over the region come to enjoy the diverse California native plant habitats and the ecosystems they support while walking, jogging, taking photographs, bicycling, bird watching, and just finding a serene respite from their busy lives. I am Vinicius Brasil and welcome to Santa Clara Living. Let's take a walk through this amazing ecological gem.
Santa Clara San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail
Welcome to Santa Clara's San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail. A fantastic location for biking, walking, or jogging! The San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail is a suburban paved trail that runs from Monroe Street all the way to the Guadalupe Slough on the southern end of San Francisco Bay. The creek begins in Saratoga and flows through Los Gatos, Campbell, and Santa Clara before meeting the path near Monroe Street. The trail is around 5 miles long and completely paved.
Santa Clara Portuguese Hall - SES
This video takes you on a tour of the SES hall of Santa Clara also known as the Portuguese Hall of Santa Clara. We are going to take a look inside and tell you about its history and its significance to the city of Santa Clara. If you have ever driven down Lafayette street towards downtown Santa Clara you have probably seen the Portuguese hall. It has been here since 1896, making it one of the oldest buildings in Santa Clara. Originally founded by the early Portuguese community of Santa Clara as a place
Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival 2022
After a two-year break, the Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival has returned for its 40th anniversary. Rain fell at the Art and Wine Festival for the first time in its 40-year history. While Saturday was a beautiful late-summer day, the weather changed overnight and delivered rain on Sunday, but it didn't dampen anyone's spirits. We've been sponsoring this event for several years, and it's hands down my favorite event of the year.
Santa Clara High School Drone Tour [2022]
Santa Clara High School is part of the Santa Clara Unified School District. An aerial tour of the school, home of the Bruins, features a flyover of the high school campus and its amenities
Wilcox High School Drone Tour - Santa Clara [2021]
Adrian Wilcox High School is part of the Santa Clara Unified School District. Aerial tour of Wilcox High School, home of the Chargers. Showing the entire campus and fields.

Santa Clara Weather

The climate in Santa Clara is very temperate. There are a couple of weeks in the year when temperatures will reach above the ’90s and generally the coldest temperatures will be between 30-40 degrees in the winter, with no snow. Expect around 260 sunny days per year.

On average we receive about 15 inches of rain per year. The last few years have been short of that and we are currently experiencing drought conditions. All of California is experiencing a drought. Water conservation throughout the county is highly advised.

Santa Clara Diverse Population

Santa Clara has a population of about 120 thousand. It's a growing and diverse population with people from all over the world. Culturally Santa Clara is a great place to live, with lots of ethnic stores and restaurants. Interesting fact, at one time Santa Clara had a large population of Portuguese immigrants and still has one of the oldest Portuguese halls in all of California, built in 1896.

Santa Clara Homes

In addition to its diverse population, Santa Clara has some diverse housing options available. There are around 25,000 privately owned homes in Santa Clara. This consists of about 18,000 Single-family homes and 7000 condos and townhomes. There is a good amount of new townhome and condo development happening in the city so that number is increasing yearly. The vast majority of Santa Clara single-family homes are made up of post-war ranch-style homes that were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Roughly about 65 percent of the housing is made up of this class. Roughly about 15% was built before 1950, and less than 10% was built in the last 10 years. As far as condos and Townhomes are concerned, 25% of townhomes and condos have been built in the last 20 years and that number is growing every year.

Santa Clara Zip Codes

The best way to understand Santa Clara is by breaking down its different areas or Zip Codes. Santa Clara comprises 3 different zip codes: 95050, 95051, and 95054. Each Zip code is unique and offers different housing options, amenities, and advantages. 

95051 - The Largest Zip Code

The 95051 zip code is located in the South-Western part of the City, bordering the adjacent cities of Cupertino and Sunnyvale. 95051 features some of the best schools in the city and boasts proximity to Apple Computer, and more convenient to jobs along the peninsula like Google and Tesla motors. It's also where Santa Clara’s central park and Main Library are located. 95051 is the largest zipcode in Santa Clara with around 13,000 homes, $10K of which are single-family homes. This area includes some of the best and most sought-after neighborhoods in Santa Clara and is Santa Clara’s priciest Zip Code. The median price home in 95051 is about $1.7M and that would get you roughly about a 3 bedroom 2 bath single-family home. A 2 bedroom condo starts around $700K and can go as high as $900K. Townhomes can vary quite a bit depending on age and size. But on average a 3 bedroom townhome can range from around $900K and $1.6M. Single-family homes in this area consist almost entirely of Post War Ranch Style homes, with some smaller-scale new developments mixed in. There are several condo and townhome complexes here.

95050 - The Second Largest Zip Code

95050 is the second-largest zip code with roughly 9500 homes. Just east of 95051, where San Tomas Expressway makes up the dividing line between both zip codes and borders the city of San Jose to the east and south. Pricing here is a bit lower than 95051. The Median price for a Single Family Home in 95050 is about $1.5 - $1.6M. That would get you around a 3 bedroom 2 bath home approximately 1400 sq ft. Condos range in price from $600-$800K, and 3 bedroom townhomes from $800K to $1.3M depending on size and age. 95050 is the old part of the city. The downtown is located here, where the beautiful Santa Clara University campus resides, home to Mission Santa Clara and the Carmelite monastery. An important detail here is that Santa Clara’s downtown is currently in plans to be completely revamped (for more details see my video on Downtown Santa Clara). Because Santa Clara was an agricultural center, you will see some beautiful historic homes in this part of the city and all sorts of classical architecture. The advantages of living in 95050 are a bit more affordable than 95051. This area of the city has the city's cultural destinations, it's closer to posh showing destinations of Santana Row and Valley Fair.

95054 - The Smallest Zip Code

95054 is the smallest zip code with roughly 4500 homes, consisting of 1800 townhomes and condos and about 2700 single-family homes. 95054 is located on the north side of the city, bordering Sunnyvale to the west, the bay to the north, and San Jose to the East. This portion of the city was traditionally the commercial and industrial zone of the city. It's where Intel and Nvidia are headquartered, and several other tech companies have office space. Real Estate in 95054 is quite diverse. This portion of the city has some of the newest construction and is evolving with more residential and retail. Although 95054 does have some older ranch-style homes, it's where you will find most of the new construction homes and communities built in the last 20 years. The median price of a single-family home in 95054 is about $1.4M, and that would get you a 3 bedroom 2 bath home around 1500 sq ft. Newer homes in 95054 average around $2M; 4 bedroom 2.5 bath homes are around 2000 sq ft. This zip code includes the Rivermark, and Rivermark Plaza Shopping center, Santa Clara Square, Six Flags Great America Theme Park, Levis Stadium (home of the 49ers), and the Ulistac natural area. The average price for a Single Family Home in 95054 is about $1.4 M, which would get you a 3 bedroom 2 bath home approximately 1400-1500 sq ft. Advantages of 95054 are proximity jobs, newer construction homes, and communities, some of the top schools are in this area. Disadvantages can be noise from airplanes flying from San Jose Airport.

Favorite Santa Clara Neighborhoods

Some of my favorite and what I consider to be some of the best Santa Clara neighborhoods are Forest Park, Laurel Park, Westwood Oaks, Killarney Farms, and San Tomas Woods. These are all situated in 95051. If you are looking for Newer Homes, several developments throughout the city are available.

Most notably is the greater Rivermark area which consists of the Rivermark master plan community and several surrounding townhome and condo developments. There is the Nuevo community that was recently developed by Summerhill homes in 95054. This development features some single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. The Rivermark area is located on the northern boundary of the city, north of Highway 101, and offers a convenient commute as most tech companies are located off highway 101. The Greater Rivermark area has about 1900 homes, consisting of about 550 single-family homes, 1350 townhomes, and condos. Average Rivermark Single Family Home is about a 4 bedroom 2 bath 2300 sq ft home and priced over $2M. Average Rivermark Townhome/Condo is a 2 bedroom 2 bath home about 1400-1500 sq ft. And costing just over $1M.

Central Park Community located in 95051 was developed about 10 years ago featuring single-family homes and townhomes, just walking distance to Santa Clara's top park. There are various townhomes and small-scale single-family home communities scattered throughout the city, such as Naya, Villas on the Boulevard, Catalina, Mission Gardens, and Robin Run.

If you are looking for classic architecture there is the Old Quad located in 95054. The Old Quad has a mixture of historic home styles such as Victorian, Edwardian, gothic revival, and craftsman-style homes. Some of these homes belonged to Santa Clara’s most prominent families and business people, such as the Morse Mansion. Many modest homes were built at the turn of the 20th century. Pricing can vary dramatically in the Old Quad.

Conclusion

As you can see there is quite a lot to know about Santa Clara and Santa Clara Real Estate. If you are considering a move to Santa Clara, I would love to be a great resource for you.

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