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FHA, VA, Conventional & Jumbo · Purchase & Refi rates in Santa Clara.
True all-in cost — P&I, taxes, insurance & utilities for homes in Santa Clara.
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Flood, earthquake, and wildfire risk data
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Seismic risk and earthquake insurance estimates for Santa Clara.
Wildfire exposure and insurance estimates for Santa Clara.
Cost of living, demographics, and community profile
As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Santa Clara is approximately 6.771% (6.803% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for Santa ClaraThe median home value in Santa Clara is $1.5M. The median monthly rent is $3,046. Annual property taxes average $9k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Santa Clara have decreased 2.4% over the past two years. Buyers may find more negotiating room in this market. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $3,108/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $133k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Santa Clara is $181k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Santa Clara are healthcare (26%) and arts, food, and hospitality (24%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.