Santa Clara, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,500,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Santa Clara has 104 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,500,000, typically selling in about 89 days.
Santa Clara Market Analysis
Buyers in Santa Clara, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.5M. Median pricing works out to $909 per square foot. Since February, the median price has moved down about 9.7% to $1.7M as of July.
It takes about 12 days for the typical home here to go under contract. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Santa Clara, CA has 104 active listings on the market right now. 49 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $435,444 median for one bedroom homes to $2.2M for four bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 49.0% of the mix, with condos accounting for another 38.5%. Santa Clara, CA covers the 95051, 95054, and 95050 ZIP codes.
Santa Clara Rental Market
Renters in Santa Clara, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $5,950. Since February, the median rent has moved down about 40.9% to $3,725 as of July. Santa Clara, CA has 4 active rental listings on the market right now.
Santa Clara Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Supply sits at 3.2 months, roughly in step with demand, yet the typical home takes about 89 days to sell, and 32% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$1.50M
↑ 2% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.2 months of supply
Balanced Supply104 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~89 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 28% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 52% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Santa Clara
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
41%
Homeowners
59%
Renters
Homeownership is 14.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
48,601 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $341K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$758K)
Price Reductions
33 listings have reduced their price
32% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.1% (~$77K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Santa Clara, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Santa Clara, CA?
The median list price in Santa Clara is $1,500,000 as of August 2026, based on 104 active listings.
Is Santa Clara a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Santa Clara currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.2 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Santa Clara?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 12 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 89 days.
Are home prices in Santa Clara going up or down?
The median sale price in Santa Clara is up about 2.3% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Santa Clara, CA?
There are 104 homes for sale in Santa Clara right now, including 19 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Santa Clara?
The median asking rent in Santa Clara is $5,950 per month, across 4 active rental listings.