Sunnyvale, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Santa Clara County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Sunnyvale based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Sunnyvale
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 75Income: 100Home Value: 100Safety: 100Education: 72Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

153,455

2023 ACS

Median Income

$181,862

2023

Median Home Value

$1,816,600

2023

Median Rent

$3,065

2023

Median Age

35.1

Unemployment

4.1%

Cost of Living Index

270.7

100 = national avg

Sunnyvale is a city in Santa Clara County, California, with a population of 153,455 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Sunnyvale is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Sunnyvale is $181,862, and the median home value is $1,816,600. The cost of living index is 270.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $3,065 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, and the median age is 35.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

153,455

Male

80,003

52.1%

Female

73,452

47.9%

Median Age

35.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

50.7%

High School or Higher

57.5%

Foreign Born

49.4%

Veterans

2.4%

Married

45.5%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.620

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Asian

49.4%

Foreign Born

49.4%

White
30.4%
Black
1.5%
Asian
49.4%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
9.1%
Other
9.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

16.7%

25,581 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

83.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
18,191 (71.1%)
Puerto Rican
609 (2.4%)
Cuban
355 (1.4%)
Dominican
9 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
1,023 (4.0%)
Guatemalan
986 (3.9%)
Colombian
1,332 (5.2%)
Honduran
96 (0.4%)
Ecuadorian
109 (0.4%)
Peruvian
661 (2.6%)
Other Hispanic
2,209 (8.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
26,989 (35.6%)
Chinese
26,851 (35.5%)
Filipino
7,340 (9.7%)
Vietnamese
2,701 (3.6%)
Korean
3,494 (4.6%)
Japanese
2,288 (3.0%)
Pakistani
468 (0.6%)
Cambodian
163 (0.2%)
Hmong
49 (0.1%)
Thai
123 (0.2%)
Laotian
57 (0.1%)
Taiwanese
1,627 (2.1%)
Other Asian
3,581 (4.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
9 (4.5%)
Samoan
112 (56.3%)
Tongan
23 (11.6%)
Other Pacific Islander
51 (25.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
45 (5.7%)
Choctaw
8 (1.0%)
Other Native American
731 (93.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

142,949

English Only

40.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Chinese

23,416 speakers

Limited English

18.8%

Language Distribution

Chinese
23,416 (16.4%)
Spanish
17,242 (12.1%)
Other Indo-European
15,359 (10.7%)
Other Asian
11,701 (8.2%)
Tagalog
4,445 (3.1%)
Other Languages
3,452 (2.4%)
Slavic Languages
2,802 (2.0%)
Korean
2,695 (1.9%)
Vietnamese
2,152 (1.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
874 (0.6%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

81.2%

Limited English Proficiency

18.8%

Chinese
40.5% limited English
Spanish
36.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
17.7% limited English
Other Asian
18.2% limited English
Tagalog
45.5% limited English
Other Languages
14.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
29.3% limited English
Korean
49.8% limited English
Vietnamese
55.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
7.1% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,684

2.4% of population

Disability Rate

16.3%

601 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$67,462

Unemployment Rate

7.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.0%
Vietnam
29.0%
Korea
7.7%
World War II
2.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.4%
35-54
23.8%
55-64
21.3%
65-74
15.8%
75+
30.6%

Male Veterans

3,242

88.0%

Female Veterans

442

12.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$67,462

Non-Veteran Income

$92,885

Difference

-$25,423

-27.4% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

601

Without Disability

3,083

Disability Rate

16.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

46,141

#1 Ancestry

German

5.4% (8,338)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

4.3% (6,632)

#3 Ancestry

English

3.9% (5,956)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
5.4%
Irish
4.3%
English
3.9%
Italian
2.5%
American
2.1%
Russian
1.5%
European
1.3%
French
1.2%
Polish
1.1%
Swedish
0.7%
Arab
0.7%
Scottish
0.6%
British
0.6%
Ukrainian
0.5%
Norwegian
0.4%
Portuguese
0.4%
Sub-Saharan African
0.4%
Dutch
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
Austrian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

58,791

Family Households

36,937

62.8%

Married Couples

30,434

51.8%

Non-Family Households

21,854

37.2%

Single Mother Households

4,465

7.6%

Single Father Households

2,038

3.5%

Living Alone

14,409

24.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

28,777

In Married Couple

24,288

84.4%

With Single Mother

3,205

11.1%

With Single Father

1,284

4.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$201,514

Married Couple Income

$235,997

Single Mother Income

$89,945

Single Father Income

$110,321

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,675

Grandparents Responsible

182

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$181,862

+148% vs national

Per Capita Income

$95,752

+158% vs national

Poverty Rate

5.6%

-59% vs national

Gini Index

0.4538

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.1%

-22% vs national

SNAP Recipients

3.0%

of households

How Sunnyvale Compares

Sunnyvale vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Sunnyvale is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Sunnyvale. The median household income here is $181,862.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
6.0%
$25-50K
5.3%
$50-75K
7.7%
$75-100K
7.5%
$100-150K
14.7%
$150-200K
13.8%
$200K+
45.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

-47% vs CA avg

Labor Force

90,686

Employed

86,904

Mean Commute

17 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

50.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

57.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.1

Work from Home

27.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

270.7

100 = national avg

+170.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$119,109

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$281,531

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
400.0
Food
189.0
Transportation
156.9
Healthcare
171.2
Utilities
200.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,982

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,483

per month

The median household income in Sunnyvale, CA is $181,862, which is 148.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $95,752. The poverty rate of 5.6% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4538, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 90,686. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 17 minutes, with 27.0% working from home. About 55.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 270.7, which is 170.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $119,109 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,915,000

Median List Price

$1,648,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,197

Days on Market

29

Active Inventory

84

Months of Supply

2.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$2,070,706

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,440

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

61.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

64.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

104.9%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
61.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
64.7%
Listings with Price Drops
11.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 9.2%List Price ↓ 5.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

34

New Listings

93

Pending Sales

51

Homes Sold ↓ 52.1%New Listings ↑ 10.7%Pending ↓ 32.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$1,197

Median List $/SF

$959

Sale $/SF ↑ 8.5%List $/SF ↓ 14.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Sunnyvale, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, home prices have risen 822.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 81.6%. The 10-year growth rate is 58.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 33.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 2.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA housing market rather than Sunnyvale alone.

40yr ↑ 822%20yr ↑ 81.6%10yr ↑ 58.8%5yr ↑ 33.9%2yr ↑ 2.5%Q3 1975 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Sunnyvale vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Sunnyvale is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$1,816,600

Median Rent

$3,065

Total Housing Units

61,808

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Owner Occupied

43.8%

Renter Occupied

56.2%

Median Property Tax

$9,006

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,828

Housing Types

Single Family
46.5%
Multi-Family
47.9%
Mobile Home
5.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$9,006

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.50%

of home value

Median Home Value

$1,816,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$10,231

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($9,006) by the median home value ($1,816,600). In Sunnyvale, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.50%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Sunnyvale, CA is $1,915,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 29 days on the market. 61.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $1,197. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,440/month. About 43.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 61,808 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $9,006. The effective tax rate is 0.50%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.45

per 1,000 residents

-6% vs national

Property Crime Rate

19.09

per 1,000 residents

+11% vs national

Total Crimes

3,251

2024

Violent Clearance

55%

cases solved

Property Clearance

14%

cases solved

YoY Change

-1.1%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Sunnyvale Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Sunnyvale vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Sunnyvale is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 136.6%Property ↑ 23.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Sunnyvale police solve 100% of murder cases but only 6% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.01100.0%
RapeViolent410.2714.6%
RobberyViolent870.5841.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2401.5966.7%
BurglaryProperty4633.0713.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,98813.1716.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty4302.855.6%

Sunnyvale, CA reported 370 violent crimes and 2,881 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.45 per 1,000 residents is 5.7% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 55% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,988 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 9.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243702,8812.4519.09
20233772,9202.4819.21
20223303,6592.2224.60
20211321,4130.869.24
20202293,1781.4920.62
20192593,3801.6721.83
20182552,5411.6416.33
20171822,6821.1717.31
20161582,1401.0313.89
20151582,3551.0415.45

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

17.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

72.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

25

Public Assistance

$497.7M

Individual Assistance

$5.8M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $486.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$1.9Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$8.3M$199K
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireAug 2020$2.6M$24K
Scu Ligtning Complex Fire β†’FireAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$462.0M$5.6M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$11.0Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$10.8Mβ€”
Rim Fire β†’FireDec 2013$263Kβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireJun 2008$11Kβ€”
Summit Fire β†’FireMay 2008β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2006$2Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe Storm(s)Feb 2006$461Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$248Kβ€”
Croy Fire β†’FireSep 2002β€”β€”
Ca-wildfires-08/25/1999 β†’FireSep 1999$3Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 30 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,630

Total Claims Paid

$24,608,736

Avg Claim Payout

$15,097

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

31

Federal Funding

$18,993,856

Properties Protected

869

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

8.34

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic19$10,991,472
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$336,724
601.2: Generators - Regular1$0
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic; 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic1$2,720,383
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$164,532

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Sunnyvale has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, drought. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1,630 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $497,717,689 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,773,900 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 31 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

19.7%

16.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.2%

6.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.3%

3.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

5.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

31.4%

Arthritis

13.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

4.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

12.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.2%

Loneliness

37.9%

Lack of Support

27.7%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

19.9%

Mobility

7.4%

Cognitive

9.2%

Hearing

4.0%

Vision

3.0%

Self-Care

1.9%

Independent Living

4.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Sunnyvale has an obesity rate of 19.7%, which is 16.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 70.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.3 mi

El Camino Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
El Camino Hospital3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara3.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant3.5 miPsychiatricβ€”Yes
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center6.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Palo Alto Va Medical Center7.8 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

157,566

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF SUNNYVALE157,5660

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

35.1K MT

Top Emitter

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems

35.1K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Northrop Grumman Marine Systems
Northrop Grumman Corp
Other35,131

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 35.1K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

17 min

-28% vs national

Drive Alone

55.4%

-30% vs national

Public Transit

4.3%

+380% vs national

Work From Home

27.0%

+190% vs national

Carpool

8.7%

Walk / Bike

2.9%

combined

How Sunnyvale's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

7

2023

6-Year Avg

6

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Nighttime

7

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202347040
202278041
202133010
202066230
201933200
201899152

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Sunnyvale, CA is 17 minutes, which is 27.8% below the national average of 23 minutes. 55.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 27.0% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 4.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.7% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. 1.5% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 7 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

89.3%

of households

No Internet

2.4%

of households

Total Households

58,791

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
89.3%
Cellular Data Plan
93.5%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.1%
No Internet Access
2.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.8%

of households

Smartphone

95.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

93.7%

of households

Tablet

75.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.8%
Smartphone
95.8%
Desktop / Laptop
93.7%
Tablet
75.4%
Smartphone Only
3.3%
No Computer
1.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Sunnyvale vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

157,566

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF SUNNYVALECommunityPurchased surface water157,5660

96.6% of households in Sunnyvale have broadband internet access. 89.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 157,566 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Sunnyvale is located in Santa Clara County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Sunnyvale.

Election Overview

Source: Santa Clara County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

510,744

68.1%

GOP Votes

210,924

28.1%

Total Votes

750,433

Margin

D+40.0%

Shift from 2020

R+7.5pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+40.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024510,744210,924750,43368.1%28.1%D+40.0
2020617,967214,612850,52272.7%25.2%D+47.4
2016483,472137,452659,14873.4%20.8%D+52.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Santa Clara County recorded 750,433 total votes. Democrats won the county with 68.1% of the vote compared to 28.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+40.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Santa Clara County has shifted 12.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

554

Total Assets

$1.6B

Total Income

$675.2M

Per 10K Residents

36.1

nonprofits

-12.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

49

Median Assets

$143K

Oldest Active

1943

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
105
Philanthropy
63
Religion
63
Arts & Culture
43
Human Services
37
Recreation & Sports
26
International
22
Youth Development
17
Science & Tech
15
Environment
12
Community Improvement
9
Public Benefit
9
Health Care
8
Unknown
7
Animal-Related
5
Mental Health
5
Voluntary Health
5
Food & Agriculture
3
Medical Research
2
Crime & Legal
2
Employment
2
Public Safety
2
Housing & Shelter
1
Civil Rights
1
Social Science
1
92.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.5B of $1.6B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Sunnyvale

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
XIE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.1B$439.1M2010
INTUITIVE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$122.7M$49.3M2018
PATHWAYS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICEβ€”$79.3M$30.1M1982
THE KINGS ACADEMYEducation$70.1M$32.1M1992
SUNNYVALE LIFE INCHousing & Shelter$42.5M$1.0M1975
SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY SERVICESHuman Services$22.7M$17.6M1970
HELIOS NEW SCHOOL INCEducation$14.2M$8.0M2009
FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF SILICON VALLEYEducation$13.2M$6.0M1995
M & H FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$10.0M$468K2011
RESURGE INTERNATIONALInternational$7.5M$8.7M1973
SKB FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$6.8M$4.3M1988
YEN CHUANG FOUNDATIONEducation$6.2M$4.2M1985
CALIFORNIA YOUNG WORLD A CALIFORNIA CORPORATIONHuman Services$4.8M$5.2M1994
JOSEPH R AND KATHERINE F ANDERSON FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.6M$1.3M2003
SUNNYVALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INCβ€”$4.2M$1.8M1979
BILL H JIA HOPE FOUNDATIONEducation$3.5M$476K2016
BAY AREA VIPASSANA CENTERReligion$3.5M$192K2014
MOUNTAIN VIEW VOLLEYBALL CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$3.4M$4.6M2012
VIBHA INC HELP THEM GROWInternational$3.2M$1.7M1993
SOUTH PENINSULA HEBREW DAY SCHOOLEducation$3.2M$5.1M1973
AMERICA CHINESE EVANGELICAL SEMINARYEducation$3.1M$421K2006
MOLECULAR MEDICINE RESEARCH INSTITUTEScience & Tech$3.0M$1.6M1997
GREEN GRAND FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.9M$536K2023
FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE INCEducation$2.5M$3.7M1999
SACRED LOGOS RESOURCE CENTEREducation$2.4M$871K2003
L & L BOROK FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.3M$451K2004
FREMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOLS FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.0M$486K1985
BUDDHIST WISDOM FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.0M$1.5M1994
ROTACARE BAY AREA INCβ€”$1.7M$1.1M2003
CALIFORNIA CHINSβ€”$1.5M$190K2001
SILICON VALLEY ACADEMY PROJECTEducation$1.5M$2.7M2006
FORESTSONG FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.5M$1.4M2017
SUNNYVALE ALLIANCE SOCCER CLUBRecreation & Sports$1.5M$2.2M1999
WEST VALLEY PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONEducation$1.5M$364K2015
SAMYE MEMORIAL INTL BUDDHISM FOUNDATIONEducation$1.4M$974K2001
BITSAA INTERNATIONAL INCEducation$1.4M$2.0M2002
FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNIEducation$1.3M$99K2008
CQ FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.3M$488K2009
SHIMMERSKY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.3M$96K2012
FRIENDS OF THE SUNNYVALE PUBLIC LIBRARY INCβ€”$1.3M$163K1968
ANIMAL ASSISTED HAPPINESS INCHuman Services$1.3M$548K2009
DELEDAO FOUNDATIONEducation$1.2M$4412019
ASIAN DREAM FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$35K2011
HEAVENS HELPING HAND FOUNDATIONHuman Services$1.2M$161K2000
NOVAWORKS FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.2M$403K1994
CUPERTINO NURSERY SCHOOL INCEducation$1.2M$480K1971
METIS FOUNDATIONHuman Services$1.0M$917K2021
MAKER NEXUSEducation$1.0M$1.8M2018
MARK TOZER & ASSOCIATES FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.0M$1.0M2026
CK FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$968K$288K2012

Sunnyvale, CA has 554 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.6B. The most common category is Education, with 105 organizations. 49 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 36.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1943.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

892

Total Approved

$449.6M

Jobs Supported

9,636

Per 10K Residents

58.1

SBA loans

-9.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

115

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

180 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)80% of all loans

Loans

718

Total Amount

$313.6M

Avg Loan

$436,811

Median Loan

$176,700

SBA Guaranteed

$231.2M(74%)

Jobs Supported

7,121

50420% of all loans

Loans

174

Total Amount

$136.0M

Avg Loan

$781,405

Median Loan

$611,000

7(a) β€” 80%504 β€” 20%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

97

11% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$89.2M

20% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$920,068

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services118 loans
NAICS 54
$43.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance111 loans
NAICS 62
$69.1M
Accommodation & Food Services85 loans
NAICS 72
$49.0M
Manufacturing83 loans
NAICS 33
$59.9M
Other Services79 loans
NAICS 81
$29.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Sunnyvale Car Spa Inc.3$14.1M
Holiday Inn Express & Suites2$8.1M
Bay Area Kids Dentist2$7.7M
Momentum Metal Finishing Inc3$6.5M
Stoneville Usa Inc.1$5.0M
Turntide Technologies Inc.1$5.0M
Sierra Circuits Inc.2$5.0M
Kristy K. Chung Dmd Inc1$4.5M
Le Boulanger Inc4$4.5M
Kuniyoshi Investment Inc.3$4.3M

Sunnyvale, CA has received 892 SBA loans totaling $449.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 718 loans (80% of the total), supporting 7,121 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 174 loans totaling $136.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Sunnyvale is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 180 loans. That works out to 58.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

39

Total Population

1,325,602

Avg Median Income

-$16,932,978

Avg Home Value

-$15,626,822

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9402219,993$250,001$2,000,001$3,50117.7
9402423,673$250,001$2,000,001$3,5018.3
9402540,230$215,871$2,000,001$3,1698.4
9404035,581$184,494$2,000,001$3,0173.7
9404115,841$168,980$2,000,001$2,9271.6
9404332,042$180,781$1,647,500$2,9658.5
9408523,159$183,563$1,534,500$3,1873.5
9408648,956$180,217$1,784,200$2,9234.4
9408758,126$200,778$2,000,001$3,2226.6
9408923,214$153,725$392,000$3,3516.1
9430117,126$235,529$2,000,001$3,2902.4
9430347,123$148,031$1,825,000$2,7108.4
943044,731$162,569$2,000,001$3,4964.8
9430517,912$72,470$2,000,001$1,9374.8
9430627,527$186,479$2,000,001$2,9274.1
9453867,704$144,451$1,104,800$2,86016.5
9456047,145$164,909$1,094,200$2,73020.1
950021,639$89,861$1,023,400$2,3669.6
9500848,415$142,841$1,578,800$2,6946.5
9501461,109$229,074$2,000,001$3,50124.9
9503578,479$176,723$1,180,700$3,11022.4
9505039,827$130,051$1,420,500$2,5225.5
9505161,345$185,632$1,623,600$3,0546.6
950533,153N/AN/AN/A0.1
9505425,196$204,052$1,475,400$3,4136.4
9507031,383$240,980$2,000,001$3,50128.3
9511019,444$132,800$947,900$2,6294.5
9511256,766$89,649$956,300$2,0957.3
951132,443$140,938$953,100$2,9140.3
9511648,816$83,428$842,700$2,0493.6
9511727,798$115,778$1,425,200$2,3672.3
9512553,934$148,422$1,646,000$2,3947.3
9512638,239$127,297$1,195,700$2,5443.3
9512833,585$122,647$1,214,500$2,5053.9
9512940,896$182,662$2,000,001$2,7464.6
9513013,491$155,787$1,774,900$2,2731.4
9513130,745$170,128$1,134,200$3,1825.8
9513328,561$132,069$1,074,300$2,2753.3
9513430,255$196,847$371,200$3,27210.8

Sunnyvale, CA has 39 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,325,602. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$16,932,978. The average median home value is -$15,626,822. The average median monthly rent is -$17,091,219.

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