Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Overview

Nestled alongside the metropolis of San Jose, the city of Santa Clara is often regarded as merely a suburb of its neighbor, yet history will tell you it is far more than that. Diverse amenities and a strong position as one of the most populated communities in the Bay Area have allowed the city to become an economic power player in its own right.

 

A Storied Past

Foreign explorer Jose Francisco Ortega was the first European to navigate the land that would eventually hold Santa Clara. His discovery in 1769 led to the founding of Mission Santa Clara in 1777 by Franciscan priests. Nearly eighty years passed before the area around the mission began to grow, populated by settlers drawn to the vicinity in the wake of the Gold Rush. Santa Clara University was founded in 1851 shortly before Santa Clara incorporated into a town, underscoring the residents’ intentions to become a successful, established community.

 

Economic Transitions

Settlers soon learned to capitalize on the area’s temperate climate and incredibly fertile soil. Agriculture became the dominant industry, and for many, many years Santa Clara was home to prolific farms and orchards whose fruits and seeds were shipped all over the world. Not until the advent of the semiconductor chip in the 1950s did the local economy start to shift into the burgeoning electronics industry. By the dawn of the new millennium, Santa Clara had shed its agrarian roots altogether, allowing its luxuriant setting to play host to some of the greatest forces in Silicon Valley.

 

Prime Accessibility

Modern residents are drawn to Santa Clara because of its many features, not least of which is strategic access to employers. Tech-oriented companies like Applied Materials, Intel, Marvell, McAfee, Nvidia, and OmniVision all hold offices within the city, making a short commute for employees living in and around Santa Clara. Public transportation is available to residents via Amtrak, Caltrain, and Light Rail, and the city adjoins Mineta San Jose International Airport to provide easy long-distance travel. Additionally, the city’s residents have access to power generated by the local not-for-profit company Silicon Valley Power, which means electricity is significantly cheaper than in surrounding areas.

 

Recreation For Everyone

Opportunity for recreation abounds in this city—arguably at a greater scale than many of its neighbors. California’s Great America, a famous amusement park, is located near Santa Clara Convention Center, one of the most prominent venues in Silicon Valley, and Levi’s Stadium, which hosted the 2016 Super Bowl and features performances by popular artists throughout the year. Though the city has a diminutive downtown area, plans for revitalization are in the works, and a sprawling mixed-use development has been proposed within the northern sector of the city.

 

Fine Learning Opportunities

Families in Santa Clara may send their children to well-regarded public schools, or enroll them in any of the many private academies located nearby. Several college campuses are also situated within the city, including prestigious Santa Clara University, the oldest institution of higher learning in California.

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Built on land rich with both history and potential, Santa Clara forms a convenient option for many because of its abundant potential. As tech innovation continues and local building developments increase, the city is poised to propel forward in both appreciation and desirability.

 

 

Notable Residents—Past and Present

Matt Barnes, NBA player

Polina Edmunds, Olympic figure skater

Steve Harwell, lead singer of Smash Mouth

Adrian Ross, NFL player

Natalie Skyy, model, actress, and dancer

Eric Thames, MLB player

Troy Tulowitzki, MLB player

Population
129,488
MedianFamily Income
108,609

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The public schools are among the best in the nation. Graduates from the local high schools attend the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country, with a much larger than average number admitted to neighboring Stanford. Abundant bike paths make it easy for most students to bike to their local schools, giving them a sense of independence that is valued by parents and children alike.

 

Elementary School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Washington K-5 801 Howard Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 259-3880 Burlingame Elementary School District
Westwood K-5 435 Saratoga Avenue, CA, Santa Clara 95050 (408) 423-4300 Santa Clara Unified School District
Sutter K-5 3200 Forbes Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-4200 Santa Clara Unified School District
Scott Lane K-5 1925 Scott Boulevard, CA, Santa Clara 95050 (408) 423-4100 Santa Clara Unified School District
Pomeroy K-5 1250 Pomeroy Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-3800 Santa Clara Unified School District
Montague K-5 750 Laurie Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 423-1900 Santa Clara Unified School District
Millikin K-5 615 Hobart Terrace, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-1800 Santa Clara Unified School District
Laurelwood K-5 955 Teal Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-1600 Santa Clara Unified School District
Kathryn Hughes K-5 4949 Calle De Escuela, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 423-1500 Santa Clara Unified School District
Dwight D. Eisenhower K-5 277 Rodonovan Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 248-4313 Cupertino Union School District
Don Callejon K-8 4176 Lick Mill Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 423-3300 Santa Clara Unified School District
Central Park Elementary K-4 2720 Sonoma Place, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-4400 Santa Clara Unified School District
C. W. Haman K-5 865 Los Padres Boulevard, CA, Santa Clara 95050 (408) 423-1400 Santa Clara Unified School District
Briarwood K-5 1930 Townsend Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-1300 Santa Clara Unified School District
Bracher K-5 2700 Chromite Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-1200 Santa Clara Unified School District
Bowers K-5 2755 Barkley Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-1100 Santa Clara Unified School District
Middle School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Juan Cabrillo 6-8 2550 Cabrillo Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-3700 Santa Clara Unified School District
Buchser 6-8 1111 Bellomy Street, CA, Santa Clara 95050 (408) 423-3000 Santa Clara Unified School District
High School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Santa Clara 9-12 3000 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-2600 Santa Clara Unified School District
Adrian Wilcox 9-12 3250 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-2400 Santa Clara Unified School District
Private School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Stratford PK-8 341 Great Mall Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-6200
Sierra Elementary And K-12 220 Blake Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 247-4740
Monticello Academy K-8 3345 Lochinvar Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 615-9416
Delphi Academy San Francisco Bay K-8 890 Pomeroy Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 260-2300
Cabrillo Montessori K-3 2495 Cabrillo Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 418-3568
College Grade Address Phone Number School District
Mission College 2-year, Public 3000 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897 (408) 988-2200
Institute for Business and Technology Private for-profit, 2-year 2400 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 727-1060 x260
Other/Alternative/Special Needs Grade Address Phone Number School District
Pacific Autism Center For Education K-12 1880 Pruneridge Avenue, CA, Santa Clara 95050 (408) 260-3400
New Valley Continuation 9-12 1875 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-2300 Santa Clara Unified School District
Mission Early College High 10-12 3000 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 855-5532 Santa Clara Unified School District
Wilson Alternative 6-12 1840 Benton Street, CA, Santa Clara 95050 (408) 423-3600 Santa Clara Unified School District
Santa Clara Community Day 6-12 3450 Brookdale Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-2000 Santa Clara Unified School District
Parochial Grade Address Phone Number School District
St. Lawrence Elementary and PK-8 1977 St. Lawrence Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 296-2260
St. Lawrence Academy 9-12 2000 Lawrence Court, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 296-3013
St. Justin K-8 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 248-1094
St. Clare PK-8 725 Washington St, CA, Santa Clara 95050 (408) 246-6797
Santa Clara Christian K-5 3421 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 246-5423
North Valley Baptist K-12 941 Clyde Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 988-8883
Neighborhood Christian Center PK-1 887 Pomeroy Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 984-3418
Live Oak Academy 1-12 2499 Homestead Road, CA, Santa Clara 95050 (408) 355-4787
Granada Islamic K-8 3003 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 980-1161
University Grade Address Phone Number School District
Santa Clara University 4-year, Private not-for-profit 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 (408) 554-4000
Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley 4-year, Private not-for-profit 3000 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2218 (408) 573-7300
Adult School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Santa Clara Adult 1840 Benton Street, CA, Santa Clara 95050 (408) 423-3500

Explore our neighborhoods – Santa Clara

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active
2891 homestead rd,
santa clara
$3,888,888
santa clara
3Beds / 1Baths / 1500SqFt
active
2891 homestead rd,
santa clara
$3,888,888
santa clara
active
2867 fresno st,
santa clara
$3,300,000
santa clara
4Beds / 3.5Baths / 2506SqFt
active
819 e river pkwy,
santa clara
$2,898,888
santa clara
4Beds / 3.5Baths / 2989SqFt
active
1390 madison st,
santa clara
$2,849,000
santa clara
6Beds / 5Baths / 2600SqFt
active
1381 las palmas dr,
santa clara
$2,705,000
santa clara
4Beds / 3Baths / 2517SqFt
active
3272 homestead rd,
santa clara
$2,456,888
santa clara
3304SqFt
active
2926 taper ave,
santa clara
$2,299,000
santa clara
5Beds / 4Baths / 2658SqFt
active
3425 cecil ave,
santa clara
$2,298,000
santa clara
4Beds / 3Baths / 2870SqFt
active
3488-3492 angelina dr,
santa clara
$2,185,000
santa clara
2816SqFt
pending
221 rodonovan dr,
santa clara
$2,698,000
santa clara
5Beds / 3Baths / 2476SqFt
pending
1064 bluebird ave,
santa clara
$2,599,000
santa clara
4Beds / 3Baths / 2175SqFt
pending
299 manzanita ave,
santa clara
$2,599,000
santa clara
4Beds / 2Baths / 1902SqFt
pending
1863 clifford st,
santa clara
$2,500,000
santa clara
5Beds / 3Baths / 2217SqFt
pending
2663 tuliptree ln,
santa clara
$2,290,000
santa clara
3Beds / 2.5Baths / 1974SqFt
contingent
371 rosemont dr,
santa clara
$2,100,000
santa clara
3Beds / 1.5Baths / 1056SqFt
pending
2452 painted rock dr,
santa clara
$2,088,000
santa clara
4Beds / 3Baths / 1737SqFt
pending
1053 pomeroy,
santa clara
$2,059,000
santa clara
4Beds / 2.5Baths / 1783SqFt
pending
3652 randolph ave,
santa clara
$2,000,000
santa clara
4Beds / 2Baths / 1377SqFt
pending
2336 castro pl,
santa clara
$1,998,000
santa clara
4Beds / 3Baths / 1917SqFt
sold
3885 thrush way,
santa clara
$2,450,000
santa clara
5Beds / 2Baths / 1730SqFt
sold
141 brian ln,
santa clara
$2,195,000
santa clara
4Beds / 2Baths / 1639SqFt
sold
2861 mark ave,
santa clara
$2,185,000
santa clara
3Beds / 2.5Baths / 1574SqFt
sold
230 bel ayre dr,
santa clara
$2,099,900
santa clara
3Beds / 3Baths / 1914SqFt
sold
2374 vargas pl,
santa clara
$2,099,000
santa clara
3Beds / 2Baths / 2074SqFt
sold
211 serena way,
santa clara
$2,000,000
santa clara
5Beds / 3Baths / 2454SqFt
sold
1863 worthington cir,
santa clara
$1,988,000
santa clara
4Beds / 2.5Baths / 2235SqFt
sold
2167 pasetta dr,
santa clara
$1,795,000
santa clara
3150SqFt
sold
3868 willow way,
santa clara
$1,750,000
santa clara
4Beds / 2Baths / 1457SqFt
sold
1787 andrea pl,
santa clara
$1,700,000
santa clara
3Beds / 2Baths / 1572SqFt
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