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Cupertino, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
58,886 Population 5,193/sq mi density
$231,139 Median Income $106,821 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $3,121,347 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 1,687 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$231,139 median income, 2.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cupertino, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$231,139
208% above
$106,821 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $3,121,347
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
76% below
1,687/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.1%
147% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
15.9%
50% below
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)

Income
308%
Home Value
709%
Rent
301%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
247%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
24%
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.