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Crime in Sunnyvale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sunnyvale. Key points include:
There were 3,250 total crimes in Sunnyvale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sunnyvale is 2,153.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sunnyvale is 244.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sunnyvale is 1,909.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sunnyvale is 1.63% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Sunnyvale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sunnyvale / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,250 | 2,153.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 369 | 244.5 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 87 | 57.7 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 240 | 159.1 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,881 | 1,909.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 463 | 306.8 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,988 | 1,317.5 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 430 | 285.0 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sunnyvale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sunnyvale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sunnyvale is 271 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sunnyvale is 2.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sunnyvale is $2,168,909.
The median income in Sunnyvale is $186,170.
Sunnyvale's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sunnyvale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sunnyvale | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 115 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 617 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 125 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sunnyvale, CA Weather
The average high in Sunnyvale is 71.1° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 37.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sunnyvale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sunnyvale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sunnyvale
The current population in Sunnyvale is 154,236. The population has increased 13.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 154,236 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 153,455 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 154,573 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 155,550 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 152,569 | -0.1% |
| 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
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Sunnyvale is:
26.5% White with 40,843 White residents.
1.5% African American with 2,383 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 288 American Indian residents.
49.4% Asian with 76,137 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 547 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 1,140 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 6,668 Two Or More residents.
17.0% Hispanic with 26,230 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 49.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sunnyvale
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Sunnyvale is 47.6% female with 73,383 female residents.
Sunnyvale is 52.4% male with 80,853 male residents.
| Gender | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sunnyvale for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Sunnyvale completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Sunnyvale completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Sunnyvale completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Sunnyvale completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Sunnyvale completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Sunnyvale completed bachelor's degree.
30.0% of adults in Sunnyvale completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sunnyvale completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Sunnyvale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 30.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sunnyvale, California
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2.9% of households in Sunnyvale earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Sunnyvale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.2% of households in Sunnyvale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.0% of households in Sunnyvale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.7% of households in Sunnyvale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.3% of households in Sunnyvale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.4% of households in Sunnyvale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.7% of households in Sunnyvale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.8% of households in Sunnyvale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
46.4% of households in Sunnyvale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 46.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
