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About
Life in Campbell
Campbell offers the Bay Area density and job access you'd expect, but at a premium price — median home values around $1.55 million and rent at $2,750/month reflect the broader regional market. The job market is solid with several established tech employers based here, and a 4.3% unemployment rate, though your commute will likely be under 24 minutes on average. The community is genuinely diverse, with about a third of residents speaking a language other than English at home, and a Latino community alongside significant Asian and white populations.
Campbell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
32.5%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.5% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Campbell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Campbell, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (17.6%), and 11.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.1%
of households
Married Couples
49.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Campbell
In Campbell, rent runs 34% above the CA average, and home values are 120% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
110.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,962
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,837,614 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Campbell and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Campbell is 1.2 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Campbell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area
Commute23.4 min avg
How Campbell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Campbell, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 9% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Campbell runs 9% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
358.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,486
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Campbell Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Santa Clara County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Santa Clara County, which includes Campbell, the most common type is strong wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Flood | $10 |
| 2024 | 17 | Flood | $80 |
| 2023 | 15 | High Wind | $40 |
| 2022 | 11 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 19 | Strong Wind | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 24 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 45 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 25 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
223 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Santa Clara County, county-wide
Campbell is about 2% of Santa Clara County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Santa Clara County, which includes Campbell, is typically good — 201 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
201
per year
Moderate Days
161
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Santa Clara County, county-wide
Campbell is about 2% of Santa Clara County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Campbell has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
56
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 40°F | 5.03" |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 4.90" |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 3.43" |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 1.37" |
| May | 76°F | 49°F | 0.53" |
| Jun | 82°F | 53°F | 0.15" |
| Jul | 85°F | 56°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 85°F | 56°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 83°F | 54°F | 0.05" |
| Oct | 76°F | 49°F | 0.76" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 1.97" |
| Dec | 58°F | 40°F | 3.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Campbell
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Campbell's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · San Jose
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · San Jose
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-sant
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Santa Clara
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Campbell
Campbell's student/teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 60.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
12
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Campbell (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 27,601 students · in-state tuition $8,846 · 78% graduate · median earnings $83,493 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 15,264 students · in-state tuition $1,577 · 42% graduate · median earnings $62,175 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,688 students · in-state tuition $1,366 · 28% graduate · median earnings $55,874 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,105 students · in-state tuition $1,366 · 23% graduate · median earnings $52,460 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,552 students · in-state tuition $63,513 · 89% graduate · median earnings $117,193 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,416 students · in-state tuition $0 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,251 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Campbell
Campbell has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
45 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
46 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
49 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in Campbell
Campbell Library
1 West Campbell Ave. Roome 46, Campbell
Cities Near Campbell
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Campbell?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Campbell FAQ
Is Campbell, California affordable?⌄
Campbell's median rent is $2,737/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $145,268/year. Median home value is $1,617,000.
Is Campbell, California safe?⌄
Campbell's violent crime rate was 359 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2486 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Campbell, California?⌄
Campbell has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Campbell, California?⌄
The cost of living in Campbell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,737/month and median household income is $145,268/year. The median home value is $1,617,000. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Campbell, California?⌄
The average commute in Campbell is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from