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Santa Clara, UT


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Santa Clara, Utah

Santa Clara, Utah, in Washington county, is 104 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and 105 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 4,630.

The People and Families of Santa Clara

In Santa Clara, about 76% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Santa Clara. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Santa Clara is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Santa Clara had a median family income of $55,000. Santa Clara benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Santa Clara residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Santa Clara Housing

In Santa Clara, 90% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Santa Clara, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Santa Clara is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Santa Clara strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Santa Clara Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Santa Clara College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Santa Clara Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Santa Clara People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Santa Clara Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Santa Clara, UT

Comparing Santa Clara to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old105
Racial Diversity53
Senior Citizens26
Female Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11

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