The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95050 sells for about $1,638,884, or $1,333 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.2%), a market in balance. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,501 a month.
ZIP 95050 — Santa Clara
The 95050 housing market remains a high-value, competitive environment typical of Silicon Valley, with a median home value near $1.6M. While year-over-year price growth is slightly negative, the market maintains a low inventory and a strong sale-to-list ratio, indicating sustained demand from buyers.
Fits commuters and professionals working in Silicon Valley who prioritize proximity to major tech hubs and established community infrastructure.
Median prices moved down 0.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 103% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 12.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 95050, Santa Clara County CA
The area is an industrious hub within Silicon Valley, benefiting from proximity to major tech employers and established infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Centrally located in Silicon Valley, providing convenient access to major employment corridors via local highway networks.
The area offers a mix of community amenities, parks, and proximity to shopping districts within the city of Santa Clara.
The rental market is characterized by high demand typical of Silicon Valley, with rents reflecting the area's central location.
The economy is driven by the technology sector and business opportunities inherent to the Silicon Valley region.
Data sourced from regional reports; specific ACS breakdown not available in current search results.
Provides local green space and community recreation areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.