Hotels, motels and lodging in Santa Clara County, CA: how many are there?

Santa Clara County, California had 262 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Santa Clara County ranks 19th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 58 in California.

262establishments with paid employees
19thof 2,243 US counties
7thof 58 counties in California
~6,380jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Santa Clara County, CA, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees6725.8%
5 to 93111.9%
10 to 196424.6%
20 to 496424.6%
50 to 99259.6%
100 or more93.5%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Santa Clara County fits in California

California has 6,417 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 58 counties; Santa Clara County has 4.1% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in California

Other categories in Santa Clara County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Santa Clara County, CA?

262 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Santa Clara County compare with other counties?

Santa Clara County ranks 19th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 7th of 58 in California.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Santa Clara County?

26% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 38% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.