Cost of Living in Sunnyvale, CA
Population: 153,455 • 2026 Data
$181,862
Median Household Income
+135% vs national
$3,065
Median Monthly Rent
+127% vs national
$1,816,600
Median Home Value
+436% vs national
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Sunnyvale
The median home value in Sunnyvale, CA is $1,816,600. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $3,065, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $3,016.
Rent-to-income ratio: 20.2%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Sunnyvale, CA is $181,862. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%, with a labor force of 90,686 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.