At a Glance
Median Income
$181,862
$95,752 per capita
Home Value
$1,816,600
Zillow: $1,994,916
Median Rent
$3,065/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
247/100K
1,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.2%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.8%
6.6% smoking rate
How Sunnyvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunnyvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunnyvale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunnyvale residents earn a median household income of $181,862 , which is 142% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,752. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Sunnyvale is $1,816,600 , 544% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,994,916. Median rent is $3,065/month, with 23.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Sunnyvale reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,949/100K. The murder rate is 0.7/100K.
Education
69.2% of adults in Sunnyvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(105% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunnyvale has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population153,455
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density6,956/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born49.4%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$181,862
Per Capita$95,752
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,816,600
Rent$3,065
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$1,994,916
Housing Units61,519
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent247/100K
Property1,949/100K
Murder0.7/100K
Assault160/100K
Burglary307/100K
Health
Obesity19.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+37.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations218
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunnyvale was built in 1975.
27.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
49.4% 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.