Demographics
Data for the year 2010
1. Location
Santa Clara, incorporated in 1852, is located 45 miles south of San Francisco and 382 miles north of Los Angeles. Situated in Santa Clara County and at the center of Silicon Valley.
2. Economic Growth and Trends
|
1960 |
1970 |
1990 |
2010 |
| Population in the County |
642,315 |
1,064,714 |
1,463,600 |
1,879,700 |
| Total Taxable Sales - County |
922,000,000 |
2,165,808,000 |
17,914,405,000 |
25,551,108,900* |
| Population within City Limits |
58,880 |
87,717 |
92,191 |
118,830 |
| Total Taxable Sales - City |
72,384,000 |
234,554,000 |
2,135,359,000 |
2,909,866,700* |
| Total Dwellings - City |
15,146 |
27,950 |
36,911 |
42,228 |
| School Enrollment, GR K-12 |
14,343 |
17,018 |
8,188 |
14,151 |
Sources: County and City of Santa Clara, U.S. Census, State Department of Finance, Santa Clara Unified School District, State Board of Equalization and MuniServices LLC.
* Figures are for fiscal year 08-09
3. Climate
|
Average Temperature |
|
Rain |
Humidity |
|
| Period |
Min. |
Mean |
Max. |
Inches |
Noon |
4 P.M. |
Elevation: 94 ft.
Prevailing wind
direction: northwest
mean speed: 5.8 mph |
| JANUARY |
42 |
50 |
59 |
2.76 |
64 |
66 |
| APRIL |
48 |
60 |
72 |
1.17 |
51 |
54 |
| JULY |
58 |
71 |
84 |
0.06 |
49 |
50 |
| OCTOBER |
52 |
64 |
76 |
0.89 |
50 |
54 |
| YEAR |
49.1 |
60 |
70.9 |
14.19 |
53 |
56 |
Source: Western Regional Climate Center
4. Transportation
Rail: CalTrain commuter service to Gilroy and San Francisco with one station in Santa Clara. Inter-urban rail service between San Jose and Sacramento with two stations in Santa Clara, the Great America Station and the Santa Clara Station. Amtrak national passenger rail service and Union Pacific freight rail service are also available. The Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) from Stockton serves the City of Santa Clara at the Great America and Santa Clara stations. Truck: 62 Interstate truck carriers and 400 radial contract carriers. Air: Mineta San Jose International Airport (2 miles from Santa Clara’s Civic Center). Bus: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. Water: None. Highways: U.S. 101, Interstate 280 and 880, State 82 and 237. Expressways: San Tomas, Montague, Lawrence, and Central. Light Rail: Running from Downtown Mountain View to the Santa Clara Convention Center to neighboring San Jose Convention Center, and stretching to South San Jose/Santa Teresa Station. Bike Facilities: 22.3 miles of bike lanes, 7.1 miles of bike routes, 8.9 miles of recreational paths.
5. Industrial Sites
There are 2,291 acres in the city limits planned for light and heavy industry. New industrial permit valuation in 2008 was $40.8 million. Vacant industrial parcels range in size from 20,000 square feet to 15 acres, many of which are in industrial parks. The terrain is flat, gradually sloping downward to the north. Drainage is excellent, subsoil is clay. Sizes of water mains range from 4 to 27 inches. Sizes of sewer lines range from 6 to 42 inches. Site data was compiled in cooperation with the Planning Division.