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Market MapCaliforniaSanta Clara

Santa Clara County

CaliforniaPopulation: 1,916,831
29
/100
Avoid
#999 of 1,000 counties
#57 in California (58 counties)

Market Snapshot

$1,578,502
Median Home Price
477% above national median
$3,419/mo
Median Rent
128% above national median
2.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 99% nationally
-$6,052
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$1,578,502
Down Payment (20%)$315,700
Loan Amount$1,262,802
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$3,419
Monthly P&I-$8,275
Est. Expenses (35%)-$1,197
Net Cash Flow-$6,052/mo
1.7%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-20.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
2.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 1.7% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
29/100
29
Cash Flow(30%)
13/100

Based on 2.60% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
41/100

Based on -1.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
9/100

Price-to-income ratio of 10.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Below-average rent-to-price ratio (2.60%)
  • -Declining home values (-1.8% YoY)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$6,052/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 1.7% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
1,916,831
Median Income
$153,792
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
10.3x
Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
San DiegoCA
33$910,765$2,9333.86%AvoidView
NapaCA
33$868,337$2,8873.99%AvoidView
San MateoCA
31$1,511,224$3,4632.75%AvoidView
MarinCA
30$1,396,277$3,6553.14%AvoidView
CurrentSanta ClaraCA
29$1,578,502$3,4192.60%Avoid
AlamedaCA
25$1,041,956$2,7183.13%AvoidView

The Bottom Line

AvoidSanta Clara may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Santa Clara County in California scores 29/100, ranking #999 of 1,000 US counties (top 99%). The 2.60% rent-to-price ratio may require creative strategies or below-market purchases for positive cash flow. Current market conditions make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or all-cash purchases.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-6,052/mo
Cap Rate
1.7%
Cash-on-Cash
-20.0%

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