At a Glance
Median Income
$182,250
$94,218 per capita
Home Value
$1,514,900
Zillow: $1,434,964
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.3%
6.5% smoking rate
How Sunol Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunol's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunol a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunol residents earn a median household income of $182,250 , which is 143% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,218. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,285 business establishments, including 4,325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunol is $1,514,900 , 437% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,434,964. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 28.6% 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 1960.
Education
48.3% of adults in Sunol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunol has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population931
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$182,250
Per Capita$94,218
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$182,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,885
Housing
D
Home Value$1,514,900
Rent$3,501
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$1,434,964
Housing Units353
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity21.3%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation164 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute36 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries50
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunol was built in 1960.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 4,325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 106 fatal vehicle crashes.