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Campbell, California

Introduction to Campbell, California

Campbell, California is 4 miles S of Santa Clara, California (center to center) and 4 miles SW of San Jose, California. It's located in Santa Clara county. It's not a primary high-tech city but it is part of the well known Silicon Valley. Campbell is the original location of the well known internet company, eBay. It's primarily a residential community.

Campbell History

Approximately one-third of the town was included in the 1839 Alta Rancho Rinconada de Los Gatos land grant. The city was established by Benjamin Campbell. In 1851 Campbell purchased land and produced hay and grain. In 1878 a railroad company purchased Campbell's acreage. By 1887 the first subdivision was constructed.

The city included numerous canneries and fruit packing facilities and became a prominent shipping center for the fruit produced in the region. The Campbell Fruit Grower's Union was a prominent cooperative. Over the years, the fruit orchards were replaced with homes and businesses. The city was incorporated in 1952.

Campbell Attractions

  • Ainsley House is an attractive English Tudor style home and includes a large number of the Ainsley family's furnishings.
  • The downtown features numerous shops, restaurants, antique stores, art galleries, coffee houses and nightlife.
  • Campbell Prune Festival features rides, a wide variety of food and crafts.
  • Summer Concert Series at the Orchard City Green offers a wide variety of music.

Some of the notable attractions in the area include the Children's Discovery Museum, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, The Winchester Mystery House and the Tech Museum of Innovation located in San Jose. The notable Hanoke Gardens is situated in Saratoga. The charming city of Los Gatos is a popular nearby destination.

Campbell Activities

The Los Gatos Creek Trail is popular with joggers and bicycle riders. The scenic Vasona Park is located in nearby Los Gatos and is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. The city includes numerous parks for recreational activities. Tourists enjoy visiting the wineries located in Santa Clara Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Beaches along the Pacific Coast and the popular amusement park, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are about an hour away. Downtown San Jose offers a variety of entertainment.

Campbell Higher Education

San Jose State University is nearby.

High Points

Campbell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCampbell Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCampbell Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Campbell Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 14%Campbell Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Campbell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Campbell, CA

Comparing Campbell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity97
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built54
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime65

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