Here's what it costs to live in Sunnyvale, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $3,039 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,801,800. Households earn a median of $186,170 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 65. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$186,170
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$3,039
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$1,801,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$2,621
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,982
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,483
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$4,602
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
154,236
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Census ACS
65.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
10
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$3,079
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,485,630
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 94024 | — | $3,501 | $2,000,001 |
| ZIP 94043 | — | $2,839 | $1,562,200 |
| ZIP 94085 | — | $3,087 | $1,495,000 |
| ZIP 94086 | — | $2,860 | $1,631,700 |
| ZIP 94087 | — | $3,127 | $2,000,001 |
| ZIP 94089 | — | $3,291 | $382,500 |
| ZIP 95002 | — | $2,375 | $894,200 |
| ZIP 95014 | — | $3,501 | $2,000,001 |
| ZIP 95051 | — | $2,963 | $1,498,200 |
| ZIP 95054 | — | $3,250 | $1,392,500 |
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
68°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.4
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.1%
The cost of living index for Sunnyvale is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Sunnyvale is $3,039 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Sunnyvale is $186,170 per year.
The median home value in Sunnyvale is $1,801,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Sunnyvale has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 65.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
