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Sunnyvale

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 220 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Sunnyvale is a city in California with a population of 152,323. Sunnyvale is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Sunnyvale offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Sunnyvale there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Sunnyvale and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Sunnyvale are highly rated.
    About Sunnyvale...
    Population
    152,323

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,111,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,332
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Sunnyvale Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      90
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      45.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      272.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,133.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      226.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Sunnyvale

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $131,791
    National
    $55,322
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    Sunnyvale Reviews

    220 reviews
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    Sunnyvale is the city I've grown up in, and I love it! Sunnyvale has some of the best public schools, starting from elementary all the way up to high school. There are a lot of different areas in Sunnyvale to shop, explore, and have fun. There are still small businesses in Sunnyvale, such as Zanotto's Family Market, the fruit stand, and others around the city. Sunnyvale is a rather big town, but it has that small town feel. You get to know your neighbors and everyone is super friendly. For nightlife, downtown is a great place to go, filled with many restaurant choices, bars, nightclubs, and an ice rink in December. Over the summer, downtown hosts different bands for free concerts on Wednesdays, bringing the community together even more. These are just a few things that make Sunnyvale unique - come visit and see for yourself!
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    This area is super safe, and great for raising a family. The schools in Sunnyvale are really reputable and prepare your child for his/her future. Although the living expenses here can be pricey, it is worth the investment! Because this is Silicon Valley, there are so many job opportunities and you will be in the center of technology.
    Sunnyvale is a very comfortable suburban neighborhood with suburban city life within driving distance. Its very family friendly, with quite neighborhoods, but also young adult friendly, with various food places open late and night clubs nearby. The downtown is small, but cozy, and there is a lot of natural preserves such as Rancho San Antonio nearby for outdoors people to go hiking. There is a very diverse selection of cuisines from Indian to Chinese to Italian to American that serve high quality, authentic food. Sunnyvale is also right next to the location of America's most popular tech companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook.