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Santa Clara County

City in California, United States

Overview

Santa Clara County is the heart of Silicon Valley, blending world-class innovation centers with lively neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and natural beauty. From the energetic city life in San Jose to charming suburban towns and open spaces, the county offers something for everyone.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United States

State

California

Population

1,936,259

Time Zone

America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

37.23°, -121.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$4,925

Local Cost

$3,340

Local Income

$6,800

Cashless

English

Temperature

13.7°C

Summer Avg

17.3°C

Winter Avg

9.7°C

Record High

41.7°C

Record Low

-2.8°C

Humidity

75%

Precipitation

522 mm

City Vibrancy

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Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

RHV

Distance

16 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.

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