Sunnyvale, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Sunnyvale, California Summary
Life in Sunnyvale research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sunnyvale over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sunnyvale:
The population in Sunnyvale is 155,550.
The median home value in Sunnyvale is $1,528,500.
The median income in Sunnyvale is $161,670.
The cost of living in Sunnyvale is 204 which is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Sunnyvale is $2,837.
The unemployment rate in Sunnyvale is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in Sunnyvale is 5.2%.
Table Of Contents
Sunnyvale SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
7
Amenities
10
Education
9
Commute
7
Sunnyvale, CA Crime Report
3,980
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,675.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
15.13%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sunnyvale / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,980 | 2,675.8 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 326 | 219.2 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 83 | 55.8 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 198 | 133.1 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,654 | 2,456.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 621 | 417.5 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,633 | 1,770.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 400 | 268.9 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Sunnyvale, CA Cost Of Living
204
Sunnyvale's Overall Cost Of Living
Sunnyvale's Overall Cost Of Living
2.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sunnyvale | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 134 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 389 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 145 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 135 | 124 | 100 | |
Sunnyvale, CA Photos
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Population over time in Sunnyvale
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 152,569 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 152,323 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 151,565 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 149,596 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 148,178 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 145,921 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 143,315 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 141,123 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 138,436 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 136,480 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sunnyvale
| Race | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.9% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 47.8% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Sunnyvale
| Gender | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sunnyvale for adults over 25
| Education | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sunnyvale, California
| Income | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.7% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.6% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.5% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.3% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.8% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 38.8% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
