Sunnyvale, known as "The City of Destiny," boasts a population of over 131,000 and has transitioned from its roots as a hub for fruit orchards, thanks to its vast open spaces and fertile soil, into a thriving, modern city. Today, Sunnyvale offers a unique blend of suburban charm, cultural diversity, metropolitan amenities, and a robust economic base, with industries ranging from technology and biotech to aerospace, communications, and manufacturing.
The city is home to major landmarks and employers such as Moffett Naval Air Station and Lockheed Missiles & Space Company. In 2014, NASA leased the Moffett Federal Airfield to Google for 60 years, with Google using the site for atmospheric research. Sunnyvale also houses some of the country’s most successful businesses, many of which operate from the new Sunnyvale Town Center and the recently developed Moffett Business Park.
Residents of Sunnyvale enjoy a high quality of life, supported by well-maintained parks and a unique Public Safety Department that integrates fire and police services for efficiency and effectiveness. Sunnyvale takes pride in its excellent public schools and is recognized for having one of the nation’s lowest crime rates. Most homes are served by the Sunnyvale School District, with some areas falling under the Cupertino School District or Santa Clara Unified School District. Properties in Sunnyvale with access to Cupertino schools are particularly sought after, often commanding premium prices. For high school education, the city is primarily served by the Fremont Union High School District, including Homestead High and Fremont High.
Sunnyvale comprises four zip codes:
Below is the historical market data for the city, categorized by zip code.
155,550 people live in Sunnyvale, where the median age is 35.2 and the average individual income is $79,494. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sunnyvale, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Noise Lab Creative Music Incubator, Hair by Suesan A, and E.Hairgirl Salon Studio.
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| Beauty | 1.16 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.43 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.48 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Sunnyvale has 57,565 households, with an average household size of 2.69. 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. 155,550 people call Sunnyvale home. The population density is 7,051.16 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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