Sunnyvale, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Sunnyvale, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
152,569
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
5.4%
Median Home
$1,397,200
Median Income
$150,464
Median Rent
$2,699
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
3,407
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,210.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.78%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sunnyvale / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,407 | 2,210.4 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 229 | 148.6 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.3 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 61 | 39.6 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 134 | 86.9 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,178 | 2,061.9 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 516 | 334.8 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,276 | 1,476.6 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 386 | 250.4 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
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 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 134 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 389 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 145 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 135 | 126 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 152,569 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 152,323 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 151,565 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 149,596 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 148,178 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 145,921 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 143,315 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 141,123 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 138,436 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 136,480 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sunnyvale
| Race | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.1% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 48.1% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 16.7% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Sunnyvale
| Gender | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sunnyvale for adults over 25
| Education | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sunnyvale, California
| Income | Sunnyvale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.8% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.6% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 35.5% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
