Sunnyvale, California
Heart of tech innovation
Niche (2025)
#11 Best Cities to Live in America
Forbes (2024)
#6 Best Cities for Tech Jobs
WhereAtHome Score
66.4
Dout of 100
Overview
Sunnyvale sits at the center of Silicon Valley, hosting LinkedIn, Google, and Yahoo offices among many others. The city offers strong schools, diverse dining options, and a central location for tech employment. Very high housing costs are the major challenge for residents.
Key Highlights
- Major tech company offices (Google, LinkedIn)
- Central Silicon Valley location
- Strong public schools
- Diverse dining options
- Murphy Avenue historic district
- Year-round mild weather
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Santa Clara County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
82°F
Winter Low
43°F
Annual Rainfall
15"
Sunny Days
257
Amenities & Infrastructure
52+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
2 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
1 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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