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Santa Clara County real estate

Santa Clara County

Opportunity Zone

Santa Clara County, Santa Clara County · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Home Value

$1,647,224

-1.6%

Est. Cap Rate

1.6%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

55% owner-occupied

Population

1.9M

Median income: $159,674

D
20/100Caution

Investment Score — Santa Clara County

Composite score based on cap rate, rent yield, affordability, occupancy, and appreciation

Cap Rate1.6%
Rent Yield2.5%
Affordability$1,647,224
Occupancy94.3%
Appreciation-1.6%

Santa Clara County Investment Analysis

Santa Clara County is a major metropolitan market with 1.9M residents and a median home value of $1,647,224. The 1.6% cap rate positions Santa Clara County as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. A modest 1.6% year-over-year decline suggests the market is cooling — favorable for buyers negotiating from strength. A healthy 45% renter population supports median rents of $3,438/month, providing reliable income streams for buy-and-hold investors. Santa Clara County's housing stock is 35% multifamily — indicating strong institutional investor interest and potential for 2-4 unit or small multifamily acquisitions.

Market Profile
Avg: 33/100
Cash Flow1.6% cap
Appreciation-1.6% YoY
Affordability$1647K
Occupancy94.3% occ.
Rent Yield2.5%
Employment99.9%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio39.9x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Appreciation-driven market — growth potential offsets thinner cash flow

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$1,647,224
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$3,438
Annual Rent
$41,256
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

2.5%

Market Details

Housing Stock

694K units

Single-family: 353K

Multifamily: 246K (35.4%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 2.5%

Cap Rate 1.6%

Price-to-Rent 39.9 (Favors renting)

Property Tax $9,766/yr

Demographics

Median Income $159,674

Median Age 37.9

Employment 99.9%

Home Value Trends

1-Year Appreciation -1.6%

3-Year Appreciation +14.3%

5-Year Appreciation +29.4%

Rental Market

$3,438/mo

Renter population: 44.7%

Lending Status

Not Available

$150K – $10M · Business purpose

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis

Community Snapshot
Population1.9M

1K/sq mi

Median Income$159,674

$77,018 per capita

Employment99.9%

4.5% unemployment

Occupancy94.3%

44.7% renters

College Educated55.9%
Median Age: 37.9694K Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1975

Partial Opportunity Zone

Select census tracts in this area are federally designated

Investors in Santa Clara County may qualify for significant tax advantages under the Opportunity Zones program (IRC §1400Z-2).

Tax Deferral

Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting into Qualified Opportunity Funds

Step-Up in Basis

10% exclusion on deferred gains after 5 years of holding

Tax-Free Growth

Zero capital gains on QOF appreciation if held 10+ years

Consult a qualified tax advisor to determine eligibility. Opportunity Zone designations are subject to change. USDV Capital finances projects in designated Opportunity Zones — speak with an advisor to explore QOF-eligible structures.

Top Cities in Santa Clara County

19 cities by population

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CityHome Value
San JoseSanta Clara County$1,435,993View →
SunnyvaleSanta Clara County$2,115,823View →
Santa ClaraSanta Clara County$1,742,578View →
Mountain ViewSanta Clara County$1,998,422View →
MilpitasSanta Clara County$1,480,234View →
Palo AltoSanta Clara County$3,619,229View →
CupertinoSanta Clara County$3,121,347View →
GilroySanta Clara County$1,067,253View →
Morgan HillSanta Clara County$1,334,626View →
CampbellSanta Clara County$1,937,114View →
Los GatosSanta Clara County$2,554,572View →
Los AltosSanta Clara County$4,566,299View →
SaratogaSanta Clara County$4,080,286View →
StanfordSanta Clara County$3,236,454View →
Los Altos HillsSanta Clara County$5,865,937View →

Top Neighborhoods in Santa Clara County

105 neighborhoods

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Almaden Valley

$2,164,145+20.3%

Alum Rock-East Foothills

$1,120,286+7.4%

Alviso

Barron Park

$3,753,936+19.3%

Berryessa

$1,669,141+21.1%

Blossom Valley

$4,335,274+6.7%

Blossom Valley

$1,417,451+14.8%

Cambrian Park

$2,418,480+25.1%

Central Campbell

$1,395,581+11.8%

Charleston Gardens

$2,821,204+11.6%

Charleston Meadow

$2,548,340+11.3%

Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park

$3,435,131+12.9%
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Property Details

$1,647,224
$100K$2M
25% ($411,806)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$3,438

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$7,259

Cash-on-Cash

-21.2%

DSCR Ratio

0.40

Annual Cash Flow

-$87,111

Monthly P&I: $8,638 | Est. Expenses: $2,059

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Up to $50M

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