Living in Cupertino, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cupertino · Census data 2020–2024
Cupertino has 58,566 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $234,707 (137% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Cupertino at a glance
- Population
- 58,566
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $234,707State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 82.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Cupertino a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 137% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cupertino
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cupertino the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Cupertino median household income
The median household income in Cupertino is $234,707 and the income per person is $110,519. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Cupertino: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,158
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.77
Cupertino demographics
- Population
- 58,566
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 21,020
- Foreign-born
- 55%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cupertino ›
Education in Cupertino
82.2% of adults 25 and older in Cupertino have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 48.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cupertino
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 31.8%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Cupertino vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino | 58,566 | $234,707 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Loyola | 3,430 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Saratoga | 30,319 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Los Altos | 30,698 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Sunnyvale | 154,236 | $186,170 | $1,801,800 | $3,039 |
| Santa Clara | 130,256 | $178,958 | $1,582,600 | $3,016 |
| Campbell | 42,781 | $145,268 | $1,617,000 | $2,737 |
| Mountain View | 83,732 | $189,917 | $1,927,000 | $3,062 |
| Fruitdale | 986 | $182,889 | $1,581,200 | $2,746 |
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What is the median household income in Cupertino, CA?
The median household income in Cupertino is $234,707, 137% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cupertino?
The median home value in Cupertino is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Cupertino?
The median gross rent in Cupertino is $3,501 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Cupertino, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 137% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cupertino?
The median age in Cupertino is 41.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Cupertino?
The average commute to work in Cupertino is 24 minutes; 31.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cupertino?
The unemployment rate in Cupertino is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cupertino?
82.2% of adults in Cupertino have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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