Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
14%
Sunnyvale, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,096
Population
151,084
Renter Mix
57% Rent
This Silicon Valley city is continuously on the rise
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Sunnyvale spans 22 square miles in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering residents a comfortable suburban setting with strong ties to the tech industry. Tree-lined streets connect neighborhoods to outdoor spaces like Baylands Park and Las Palmas Park. Downtown Sunnyvale continues to grow, featuring local dining options alongside an AMC Theatres complex and Whole Foods Market. Housing includes distinctive mid-century Eichler homes and apartment communities throughout the city. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,855 per month and two-bedrooms at $3,635, reflecting year-over-year increases of 3.3% and 4.5% respectively.
The city maintains strong connections to both its past and future. The Heritage District and Heritage Park Museum preserve Sunnyvale's agricultural history, while major tech companies maintain significant operations throughout the city. Two Caltrain stations and VTA light rail provide public transportation options for residents. The city's Department of Public Safety, established in 1950, continues its innovative approach with officers trained as police, firefighters, and EMTs. Sunnyvale also holds a special place in technology history - the first successful coin-operated video game, Pong, made its debut here in 1972.
Explore the City
Sunnyvale Mid-Autumn Festival is the largest food and entertainment festival.
Mediterranean-inspired homes are plentiful in Sunnyvale.
Historic Murphy Avenue is a charming town center bustling with restaurants in Sunnyvale West.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$171,639
Average: $189,623
Education
79,415
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
85,755
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sunnyvale has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $2,703 for a studio, $3,101 for one bedroom, $3,954 for two bedrooms, and $4,782 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunnyvale has increased by 5.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,101/month
690 Sq Ft
House
$5,034/month
1,325 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,592/month
932 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,155/month
1,684 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Sunnyvale, CA is 128.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sunnyvale is 371.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,703 - $4,782. You can expect to pay 42.8% more for groceries, 9.9% more for utilities, and 30.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sunnyvale, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
840 Students
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
840 Students
Cherry Chase Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
622 Students
Public
Grades K-5
622 Students
Public
Grades K-5
586 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
643 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,067 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,067 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,053 Students
Marian A. Peterson Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
759 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
643 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,060 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,060 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
6 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sunnyvale Baylands Park
- Ulistac Natural Area
- Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area
- Alviso Marina County Park
- Live Oak Park - Santa Clara
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.