Sunnyvale, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Sunnyvale, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
152,770
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
5.5%
Median Home
$1,223,600
Median Income
$140,631
Median Rent
$2,508
Sunnyvale SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
8.5
Commute
7
Sunnyvale, CA Crime Report
3,639
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,349.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.12%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sunnyvale / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,639 | 2,349.9 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 259 | 167.2 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 84 | 54.2 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 138 | 89.1 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,380 | 2,182.6 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 458 | 295.8 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,598 | 1,677.7 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 324 | 209.2 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
Sunnyvale, CA Cost Of Living
206
Sunnyvale's Overall Cost Of Living
Sunnyvale's Overall Cost Of Living
2.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sunnyvale | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 126 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 127 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 387 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 118 | 100 | |
Sunnyvale, CA Photos
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Rankings for Sunnyvale in California
Map Of Sunnyvale, CA
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Population over time in Sunnyvale
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 152,770 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 152,323 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 151,565 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 149,596 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 148,178 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 145,921 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 143,315 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 141,123 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 138,436 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 136,480 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sunnyvale
| Race | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.7% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.5% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 46.5% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.5% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Sunnyvale
| Gender | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sunnyvale for adults over 25
| Education | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sunnyvale, California
| Income | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.1% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.3% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.4% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
