4 Popular Santa Clara, CA Neighborhoods: Where to Live in Santa Clara in 2024

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With a mild Mediterranean climate, close proximity to Silicon Valley and San Francisco, Santa Clara, CA, is a great place to call home. Home to the Santa Clara Mission, Levi’s Stadium, and Great America Theme Park, you’ll find there’s always something to appreciate about living in Santa Clara. For example, the median home sale price is $1,500,500, while the average rent in Santa Clara is $3,311.

Don’t worry if you’re unsure of which Santa Clara neighborhood to settle in – we’ve got you covered. Alphabetically listed, here are 4 of the most popular neighborhoods in Santa Clara that you may just want to call home – each one with its own unique character and charm.

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1. Agnew

Agnew is located near many Santa Clara landmarks like Levi’s Stadium, California’s Great America, and parks like Ulistac Natural Area and Live Oak Park. Named after one of Santa Clara’s pioneers, Abram Agnew, this neighborhood is a great mix of residential areas and plenty of activities and shops.

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2. Downtown Santa Clara

Downtown Santa Clara is the heart of the city, home to many local restaurants, shops, and green spaces. It’s a great area to walk around, take a look at the historic architecture and visit Santa Clara University. The campus is also home to Mission Santa Clara de Asís, which dates back to 1777.

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3. The Old Quad

The Old Quad neighborhood consists of some of the same streets as Downtown Santa Clara, but extends a little farther north and south. In the area, you’ll come across streets to explore, parks to enjoy, and 19th-century structures to admire.

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4. Rivermark

The Rivermark neighborhood is a planned community east of Agnew, right on the edge of San Jose. There are some great shopping centers, green spaces, and restaurants in the area.

Methodology: All neighborhoods must be listed as a “neighborhood” on Redfin.com. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during December 2022. Average rental data from Rent.com during December 2022. Walk Score, Bike Score, and Transit Score from Walkscore.com during January 2023.

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Alison Bentley

Alison Bentley

Alison is part of the Content Marketing team as a Marketing Program Manager. In her 5 years at Redfin, Alison has written a variety of articles ranging from home design tips to housing affordability, and specializes in first-time homebuyer and seller resources. A California-native, Alison currently resides in Seattle where you can find her catching a concert or exploring farmers’ markets. Her dream home is a cottage-style house with a chef’s kitchen and a cozy room to store and play vinyl records.

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