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Living in
Santa Clara.
Santa Clara is an unincorporated community in Lane County, OR. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Santa Clara
Santa Clara is a community of 10,623 people in Oregon. The median household income is $88,344, median rent runs about $1,706 per month, and median home values are around $415,100. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.
Santa Clara at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
3.6%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics3.6% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Santa Clara: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Santa Clara, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (22.0%), and 3.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.0%
of residents
65 and Older
23.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.0%
of households
Married Couples
54.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
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 12% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Santa Clara
In Santa Clara, rent runs 12% above the OR average, and home values are 13% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,841
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Santa Clara
Unemployment in Lane County, which includes Santa Clara, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Santa Clara: Lane County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lane County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Santa Clara is about 3% of Lane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Santa Clara Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.9 min avg
How Santa Clara residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Santa Clara, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Eugene Airport (EUG)
Small hub839k passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M 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 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Lane County Sheriff's Office, which covers Santa Clara, runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
215.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
811.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Lane County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lane County, which includes Santa Clara, the most common type is high wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Heavy Snow | $42,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | High Wind | $4,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Hail | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 4 | Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Flood | $102,500 |
| 2018 | 3 | Flash Flood | $5,000 |
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.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lane County, county-wide
Santa Clara is about 3% of Lane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lane County, which includes Santa Clara, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
153
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Lane County, county-wide
Santa Clara is about 3% of Lane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Santa Clara has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/50°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.4"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
159
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 35°F | 6.05" |
| Feb | 52°F | 35°F | 4.67" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 4.64" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.32" |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 2.46" |
| Jun | 74°F | 48°F | 1.23" |
| Jul | 84°F | 52°F | 0.32" |
| Aug | 84°F | 52°F | 0.39" |
| Sep | 78°F | 48°F | 1.39" |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.17" |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 5.98" |
| Dec | 47°F | 34°F | 7.21" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Santa Clara
Uninsured
5.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Santa Clara's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Springfield
Mckenzie-willamette Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Springfield
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.
Education30.1% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Santa Clara
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Santa Clara (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,497 students · in-state tuition $16,755 · 73% graduate · median earnings $66,990 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 517 students · in-state tuition $36,950 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,808 (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: Crater Lake National Park, 95 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Santa Clara
Santa Clara has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Crater Lake National Park (95 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Crater Lake National Park
National Park
95 mi awayCities Near Santa Clara
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Santa Clara?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Santa Clara FAQ
Is Santa Clara, Oregon affordable?⌄
Santa Clara's median rent is $1,706/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $88,344/year. Median home value is $415,100.
Is Santa Clara, Oregon safe?⌄
Santa Clara is policed by the Lane County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 216 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 811 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Santa Clara, Oregon?⌄
Lane County, which includes Santa Clara, has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Santa Clara, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Santa Clara is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,706/month and median household income is $88,344/year. The median home value is $415,100. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Santa Clara, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Santa Clara is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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