Living in Sunnyvale, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunnyvale · Census data 2020–2024
Sunnyvale has 154,236 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $186,170 (88% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,801,800, the median rent is $3,039/month.
Sunnyvale at a glance
- Population
- 154,236
- Median age
- 35.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $186,170State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,801,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,039/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Sunnyvale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 88% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 145% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sunnyvale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunnyvale the median home value is $1,801,800, 442% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,039 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Sunnyvale median household income
The median household income in Sunnyvale is $186,170 and the income per person is $101,185. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sunnyvale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 63,239
- Owner-occupied
- 43.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.2%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.54
Sunnyvale demographics
- Population
- 154,236
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 60,293
- Foreign-born
- 50.2%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunnyvale ›
Education in Sunnyvale
69.3% of adults 25 and older in Sunnyvale have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 39.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunnyvale
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Drive alone
- 53.7%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Sunnyvale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale | 154,236 | $186,170 | $1,801,800 | $3,039 |
| Mountain View | 83,732 | $189,917 | $1,927,000 | $3,062 |
| Santa Clara | 130,256 | $178,958 | $1,582,600 | $3,016 |
| Los Altos | 30,698 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Loyola | 3,430 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Cupertino | 58,566 | $234,707 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,377 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Palo Alto | 67,237 | $231,101 | $2,000,001 | $3,484 |
| Burbank | 5,333 | $134,518 | $1,104,600 | $2,566 |
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What is the median household income in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median household income in Sunnyvale is $186,170, 88% 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 Sunnyvale?
The median home value in Sunnyvale is $1,801,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sunnyvale?
The median gross rent in Sunnyvale is $3,039 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Sunnyvale, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 88% higher than the California median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 145% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sunnyvale?
The median age in Sunnyvale is 35.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sunnyvale?
The average commute to work in Sunnyvale is 23 minutes; 29.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunnyvale?
The unemployment rate in Sunnyvale is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunnyvale?
69.3% of adults in Sunnyvale 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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