Living in Sunol, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunol · Census data 2020–2024
Sunol has 847 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $215,000 (117% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,333,300, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Sunol is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sunol at a glance
- Population
- 847
- Median age
- 46.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $215,000State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,333,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Sunol a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 117% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Sunol
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunol the median home value is $1,333,300, 301% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,949 a month in housing costs.
Sunol median household income
The median household income in Sunol is $215,000 and the income per person is $101,721. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sunol: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 330
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.79
Sunol demographics
- Population
- 847
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 302
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunol ›
Education in Sunol
51.8% of adults 25 and older in Sunol have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunol
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Sunol vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunol | 847 | $215,000 | $1,333,300 | $3,501 |
| Pleasanton | 76,960 | $190,124 | $1,537,100 | $3,060 |
| Fremont | 228,295 | $181,506 | $1,403,800 | $2,933 |
| Union City | 67,464 | $133,715 | $1,104,900 | $2,713 |
| Dublin | 70,803 | $214,385 | $1,317,100 | $3,191 |
| Livermore | 85,522 | $160,775 | $1,105,600 | $2,677 |
| Newark | 46,903 | $169,064 | $1,142,800 | $2,776 |
| Milpitas | 78,578 | $178,798 | $1,251,700 | $3,120 |
| Fairview | 10,745 | $148,667 | $963,300 | $2,644 |
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What is the median household income in Sunol, CA?
The median household income in Sunol is $215,000, 117% 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 Sunol?
The median home value in Sunol is $1,333,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sunol?
The median gross rent in Sunol is $3,501 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Sunol, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 117% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Sunol?
The median age in Sunol is 46.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sunol?
The average commute to work in Sunol is 35 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunol?
The unemployment rate in Sunol is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunol?
51.8% of adults in Sunol 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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