At a Glance
Median Income
$231,139
$106,821 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,121,347
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
1,687/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.1%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
15.9%
5.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Cupertino Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cupertino's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cupertino a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cupertino residents earn a median household income of $231,139 , which is 208% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $106,821. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cupertino is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,121,347. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Cupertino reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,687/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
83.1% of adults in Cupertino hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cupertino has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population58,886
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density5,193/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$231,139
Per Capita$106,821
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$3,121,347
Housing Units21,917
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property1,687/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary290/100K
Health
Obesity15.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation302 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+49.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations122
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Cupertino was founded in 1947.
The median home in Cupertino was built in 1973.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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