The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95054 sells for about $1,398,000, or $1,214 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,447 a month.
ZIP 95054 — Santa Clara
The 95054 housing market remains highly competitive, driven by its status as a premier tech hub with high household incomes. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight correction, the limited inventory and strong demand from the local workforce maintain a stable market environment.
This ZIP is ideal for tech-sector professionals and families seeking proximity to major Silicon Valley employers, offering a dense, amenity-rich environment with high-value residential stock.
Median prices moved down 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 14 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 95054, Santa Clara County, CA
The area is served by the Santa Clara Unified School District, which maintains a range of public schools that generally align with regional performance standards.
The area is subject to standard California seismic risk and localized flood management protocols typical of the Santa Clara Valley.
Santa Clara 95054 is a core hub of Silicon Valley, hosting major corporate headquarters including Nvidia and Intel, driving significant economic momentum and high-density residential development.
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%).
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, residents have immediate access to major employment corridors via US-101 and I-880, with proximity to Caltrain stations for regional transit.
The area features proximity to Levi's Stadium, various community parks, and major shopping centers like Rivermark Village, providing extensive dining and retail options.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by the local tech workforce, with a mix of luxury apartment complexes and corporate housing options.
The economy is dominated by the technology sector, with major anchor employers including Nvidia, Intel, and AMD, creating a high-income, high-growth environment.
The area is well-connected by major highway corridors including US-101 and I-880, with access to VTA light rail and nearby Caltrain stations.
Development is focused on high-density mixed-use projects and corporate campus expansions to accommodate the growing tech workforce.
The Santa Clara County Assessor manages property valuations, adhering to state-mandated assessment cycles and Proposition 13 limitations.
Parcels are subject to Santa Clara Unified School District taxes and various municipal utility and flood control district assessments.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by seismic risk factors and the general California market climate.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 95054 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Home of the San Francisco 49ers and major concert venue.
Primary retail and dining hub serving the 95054 community.
A 40-acre nature preserve featuring trails and native vegetation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.