Why Live in Santa Clara
Santa Clara in Hayward is a dense, urban neighborhood centrally located in one of the East Bay’s rapidly growing cities. The area features a mix of bungalows, ranch homes, split-level builds, and Mediterranean-style houses, with recent developments of townhomes and apartments near busy thoroughfares. Lot sizes are typically around 5,000 square feet, providing space for landscaping and gardening. Residents enjoy proximity to shopping plazas like Gateway Plaza and Jackson Square, which include stores such as Safeway, Walgreens, and Lucky, as well as a nearby Costco for wholesale shopping. Southland Mall, just west of Santa Clara, offers boutique shops, department stores, casual dining, and a Cinemark Century Movie Theater. Dining options within the neighborhood include Naked Fish for Japanese cuisine and El Taquito #2 for Mexican dishes.
Santa Clara features several parks, including Centennial Park with flat trails, athletic courts, and picnic areas, Birchfield Park with playgrounds and dog-friendly fields, and Cannery Park with climbing structures and splash pads. Fitness enthusiasts have access to 24 Hour Fitness and City Sports Club. Transportation is convenient with Interstate 880 nearby, local bus routes, the Hayward Amtrak station, and the Downtown Hayward BART station offering connections to San Francisco and Oakland. St. Rose Hospital, a 153-bed community medical center, is about 2 miles south of Santa Clara.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Clara a good place to live?
Santa Clara is a good place to live. Santa Clara is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Santa Clara is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Santa Clara has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 16.4 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $118,649 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 26% of residents. A majority of residents in Santa Clara are renters, with 53.7% of residents renting and 46.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Santa Clara can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Santa Clara neighborhood guide.
Is Santa Clara, CA a safe neighborhood?
Santa Clara, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Santa Clara?
The median home price in Santa Clara is $315,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $63,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,630 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $70K a year to afford the median home price in Santa Clara. The average household income in Santa Clara is $119K.
What are the best public schools in Santa Clara?
The best public schools that serve Santa Clara are:
- Mt. Eden High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Hayward High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.4.
- San Lorenzo High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
What are the best private schools in Santa Clara?
The best private schools that serve Santa Clara are:
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Are home prices dropping in Santa Clara?
Yes, home prices in Santa Clara are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Santa Clara, CA
On average, homes in Santa Clara, Hayward sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Clara, Hayward over the last 12 months is $295,000, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$310,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$207,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$315,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
29%