At a Glance
Median Income
$38,490
$21,671 per capita
Violent Crime
350/100K
2,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.6%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunol a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunol residents earn a median household income of $38,490 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,671. The unemployment rate stands at 21.6% (500% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Sunol reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,670/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Sunol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunol has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population132
Median Age69.1 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,490
Per Capita$21,671
Unemployment21.6%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$88M
Avg Weekly Wage$761
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$153,293
Housing Units61
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property2,670/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain18.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,924 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute12 min
Broadband57.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunol was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.