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Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale

Centrally located and comparatively attainable, Sunnyvale is Silicon Valley's practical sweet spot. The Heritage District's walkable Murphy Avenue — the city's original main street — anchors a diverse, family-friendly community, while major employers like Apple, LinkedIn, and Google keep commutes short. Housing spans updated mid-century ranch homes to new townhome communities, and top-rated Fremont Union high schools serve much of the city. Schools: Sunnyvale School District (K–8), Fremont Union High Thinking of buying or selling in Sunnyvale? Call or text me at 408-307-2110 — or browse Sunnyvale homes.

Welcome to Sunnyvale

Centrally located and comparatively attainable, Sunnyvale is Silicon Valley's practical sweet spot — diverse, family-friendly, and minutes from Apple, LinkedIn, and Google.

What Makes It Great

  • A central Silicon Valley location with short commutes to major employers
  • The Heritage District's walkable Murphy Avenue — the city's original main street
  • Comparatively attainable home prices for the area
  • Updated mid-century ranch homes and new townhome communities
  • Top-rated Fremont Union high schools serving much of the city
  • A diverse, family-friendly community with real neighborhood feel
  • Easy highway access — 101, 280, and 85 put the whole Valley within reach

Living in Sunnyvale

Housing spans updated mid-century ranch homes to new townhome communities — more variety and value than most neighboring cities. The Heritage District around Murphy Avenue has the most walkable, historic character.

Sunnyvale draws engineers and young families who want Silicon Valley access without the Los Altos or Palo Alto price tag. It's practical without being boring.

For relocating buyers, the math is compelling: central location, strong schools, and more home for the money than almost anywhere else in the Valley's core. The townhome communities are especially popular with first-time buyers, while the ranch-home neighborhoods attract families planning to stay and remodel.

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping

  • Murphy Avenue — the Heritage District's walkable main street of restaurants and shops
  • A diverse international dining scene reflecting the city's many cultures
  • Caltrain station connecting to San Francisco and San Jose
  • Nearby Levi's Stadium and California's Great America in Santa Clara for big nights out

Schools

Students attend Sunnyvale School District (K–8), with Fremont Union High serving much of the city.

Thinking of buying or selling in Sunnyvale? Call or text me at 408-307-2110 — or browse Sunnyvale homes at stellarosh.com/home-search.

Overview for Sunnyvale, CA

153,455 people live in Sunnyvale, where the median age is 35.1 and the average individual income is $95,752. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

153,455

Total Population

35.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$95,752

Average individual Income

Around Sunnyvale, CA

There's plenty to do around Sunnyvale, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
82
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
46
Some Transit
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Prestige Wines & Liquors, Dosa Bhavan Tiffins, and W XYZ Bar.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 0.27 miles 37 reviews 3.4/5 stars
Dining 0.51 miles 1 review 2/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.67 miles 74 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.81 miles 170 reviews 2/5 stars
Dining 0.92 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.94 miles 1 review 3/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale has 58,791 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sunnyvale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 153,455 people call Sunnyvale home. The population density is 6,956 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

153,455

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.1 years

Median Age

52 / 48%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
58,791

Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$95,752

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Sunnyvale, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Sunnyvale. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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