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Sunol, CA

Full City Profile · California · Alameda County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
931 Population 33/sq mi density
$182,250 Median Income $94,218 per capita
$1,514,900 Home Value $1,417,069 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 1,657 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$182,250 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$1,514,900 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunol, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$182,250
143% above
$94,218 per capita
Home Value
$1,514,900
437% above
Zillow: $1,417,069
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
79% below
1,657/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
43% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.3%
34% below
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
243%
Home Value
537%
Rent
301%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunol a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 4.2% (17% 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 $1,417,069. 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.

Safety & Crime

Sunol reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,657/100K.

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 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population931
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$182,250
Per Capita$94,218
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$182,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,885

Housing

D
Home Value$1,514,900
Rent$3,501
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$1,417,069
Housing Units353
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent81/100K
Property1,657/100K

Health

Obesity21.3%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.6 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.