Unified School District · CA
Santa Clara Unified School District
Santa Clara Unified School District is a unified school district in California with a community population of 171,125. The median household income is $180,259 and the median age is 34.3.
171,125
Population
4189
People / sq mi
$180,259
Median Income
34.3
Median Age
Santa Clara Unified School District covers 41 sq mi of land at 4188.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 20.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$180,259
Median Household Income
$91,198
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$1,497,200
Median Home Value
$3,109
Median Rent
38.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.3%
High School+
66.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Clara Unified School District serves a community with a population of 171,125 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in California.
The median household income in Santa Clara Unified School District is $180,259, with a per capita income of $91,198. The poverty rate is 5.0%.
Santa Clara Unified School District is 27.4% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 20.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Santa Clara Unified School District, 93.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Santa Clara Unified School District is $1,497,200, with a median rent of $3,109. The homeownership rate is 38.5%.
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Data for Santa Clara Unified School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0635430).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.