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Relocation guide
Moving to Sunnyvale
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
153,455
Median age 35.1
Median household income
$181,862
Median rent
$3,065/mo
Median home value
$1,816,600
Schools
29
5 districts
Summer high / winter low
78° / 42°
Pros
- Household incomes run 132% above the US median ($181,862).
- Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income.
- Property taxes are low: about 0.50% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in June, July, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 38 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 499% more than the US median ($1,816,600).
- Sales tax is 9.75%, among the higher rates in the country.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $392,000 to $2,000,001 by zip.
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Is Sunnyvale a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 132% above the US median ($181,862). Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 499% more than the US median ($1,816,600). Sales tax is 9.75%, among the higher rates in the country.
How much do I need to earn to live in Sunnyvale?
The median household earns $181,862. Rent at the median ($3,065/month) is about 20% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $122,600 a year.
How many schools are in Sunnyvale?
29 public and private schools across 5 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Sunnyvale?
Highs average 78°F in September and lows 42°F in December. The most comfortable months are June, July, August.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.