Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara: The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
About
Santa Clara is a city located in the county of Santa Clara in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 116,468. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 131,055 inhabitants.
The city was created 249 years ago in 1776.
Santa Clara is a city located in the center of Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a population of over 126,000, Santa Clara is the eighth largest city in the Bay Area.
History
The first European settlement in the area was the Spanish Mission Santa Clara established in 1777. After California became part of the U.S., Santa Clara grew as an agricultural community.
In the 1950s, the newly created Stanford Industrial Park helped launch the electronics and semiconductor industries in Santa Clara. Major tech firms soon followed including Intel, Applied Materials, and Nvidia.
As Silicon Valley emerged, Santa Clara transitioned into a tech hub and center of innovation. High-tech manufacturing and services dominate the local economy today.
Economy
Santa Clara is home to the corporate headquarters of many iconic technology companies including Intel, Nvidia, Applied Materials, Agilent Technologies, and Palantir Technologies.
Other major companies based in Santa Clara include Cisco Systems, Telenav, Lam Research, Chegg, and Silicon Valley Bank. Public sector employers include the City of Santa Clara and Santa Clara Unified School District.
With its concentration of tech firms, Santa Clara enjoys a prosperous economy and high household incomes. The city boasts over 116,000 jobs within its borders.
Attractions
Santa Clara has many attractions related to its innovation heritage like the Intel Museum and the Silicon Valley Power Substation Tour.
Popular sites include California’s Great America theme park, the Levi’s Stadium complex, the de Saisset Museum, and Mission Santa Clara. Over 800 acres of public parks offer recreation opportunities.
With its location in Silicon Valley, skilled workforce, infrastructure, and business-friendly policies, Santa Clara continues to thrive as a leading high-tech hub. The city provides its residents a very high standard of living along with the cultural amenities of a major metropolitan area.
Quick Facts about Santa Clara
| Population | 131,055 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Different from | Santa Clarita |
| Twitter username | SantaClaraCity |
| Postal code | 95050–95056, 95051, 95055, 95052, 95056-0980, 95050, 95053, 95056, 95054 |
| Phone Area Codes | 408 |
| Official name | Santa Clara |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3541,-121.9552 |
| Named for | Clare of Assisi |
| Altitude | 236 feet / 72 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1777 (249 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−08:00, Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 13:27:47 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 11.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Santa Clara is located at 37°21'15"N 121°57'19"W (37.3541100, -121.9552400). It has 3 neighbors: Cupertino, San Jose and Sunnyvale.
Santa Clara map
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Weather
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Demographics
The population of Santa Clara increased by 11.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 116,468 | - | census |
| 2011 | 117,836 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 119,337 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 120,486 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 121,967 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 126,024 | 3.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 126,429 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 126,709 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 129,085 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 130,365 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 131,055 | 0.53% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Santa Clara
1Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States View details
Phone: +14082001234 | Website available
2Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States View details
Phone: +14089881500 | Website available
3Hilton Santa Clara
4949 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States View details
Phone: +14083300001 | Website available
4Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Clara Silicon Valley
2885 Lakeside Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States View details
Phone: +14084966400 | Website available
5Biltmore Hotel and Suites Santa Clara Hotel
2151 Laurelwood Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States View details
Phone: +14089888411 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Santa Clara
1City of Santa Clara
1500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States View details
Phone: +14086152200 | Website available
2City of Santa Clara
601 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States View details
Phone: +14082419495 | Website available
3Housing Community Services
1500 Civic Center Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States View details
Phone: +14086152490
4City of Santa Clara Public Works Corporation Yard
1700 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States View details
Phone: +14086153080 | Website available
People born in Santa Clara (122)
People born in Santa Clara, including film director Zach Helm, association football player Michelle Akers, professional beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings, .
More notable people
- Larisa Oleynik (US actress of Ukrainian origin (by father)) she was born in 07/06/1981
- Bobbi Starr (American movie actress) she was born in 06/04/1983
- Camille Guaty (American actress) she was born in 28/06/1976
- Kira Reed (American actress, producer, television host) she was born in 13/10/1971
- Kathleen Lloyd (American actress) she was born in 13/09/1948
- Ty Panitz (American actor) he was born in 08/04/1999
- Richard Chase (American serial killer and cannibal) he was born in 23/05/1950
- Khrystyne Haje (actress) she was born in 21/12/1968
- Matt Barnes (American basketball player) he was born in 09/03/1980
- Aaron Hill (American actor) he was born in 23/04/1983
- Juliette Fretté (American model) she was born in 25/12/1983
- Brian Garrow (US tennis player) he was born in 08/04/1968
- John Norton (American athlete) he was born in 16/04/1893
- Alyssa Anderson (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist) she was born in 30/09/1990
- Molly Culver (American actress and model (born 1967)) she was born in 18/07/1967
- Troy Tulowitzki (American professional baseball player) he was born in 10/10/1984
- Huck Seed (American poker player) he was born in 15/01/1969
- Mel White (American writer) he was born in 26/06/1940
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Santa Clara, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122931 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara (CA) | 95053 |
| 115931 | Institute for Business and Technology | Santa Clara (CA) | 95051-1303 |
| 443128 | International Technological University | San Jose (CA) | 95134 |
| 447801 | University of East-West Medicine | Sunnyvale (CA) | 94085-3922 |
| 118930 | Mission College | Santa Clara (CA) | 95054-1897 |
Nearby Transit Stations (50)
Rail and bus stations connected to Santa Clara, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCC | Santa Clara station | 1001 Railroad Ave. | BUS |
| GAC | Santa Clara – Great America station | 5099 Stars & Stripes Dr. | RAIL |
| SJC | San Jose Diridon station | 65 Cahill Street | RAIL |
| FRT | Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California | 999 Upper Mission Blvd | BUS |
| FMT | Fremont station | 37260 Fremont Blvd. | RAIL |
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- Santa Clara, Utah city in Washingon County, Utah, United States with a population of 8,632 people.
- Santa Clara, New Mexico village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States with a population of 1,761 people.
- Santa Clara, Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 745 people.
- Santa Clara, New York village in New York with a population of 335 people.
Other cities in Santa Clara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Clara County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 1,013,616 | The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. |
| Sunnyvale | 151,746 | The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Mountain View | 80,030 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Milpitas | 75,867 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Palo Alto | 67,008 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Cupertino | 58,598 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Gilroy | 54,831 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Morgan Hill | 45,501 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Campbell | 42,427 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Saratoga | 30,525 | City in Santa Clara County, California, USA |
| Los Altos | 30,281 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| Los Gatos | 30,266 | Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California |
| Stanford | 13,809 | Private research university located in Stanford, California, United States |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,400 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| East Foothills | 8,269 | Census designated place |
| Monte Sereno | 3,491 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Santa Clara distances to largest California cities