TenantureLeasing Agent

Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

What Is the Average Rent in Sunnyvale city, California?

$3,039/month 0.8%vs 2023 ($3,065)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Sunnyvale city, California is $3,039/month (±$59), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $1,801,800 (±$63,317), and the median household income is $186,170/year. The unemployment rate in Santa Clara County, California was 3.7% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Sunnyvale city, California

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$3,039
Median Home Value$1,801,800
Median Household Income$186,170
Total Housing Units60,293
Renter-Occupied Units33,905
Renter-Occupied Share56%
Households Paying 50%+ Income4,920 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.7%

How does Sunnyvale city, California compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in California.

Higher rent than 92% of cities in California · 96th of 1145

Cheapest: Greenville CDP($296)
Priciest: Saratoga city($3,501)
#CityValue
1Saratoga city$3,501
1Jamul CDP$3,501
1Rolling Hills city$3,501
… 92 more …
96Sunnyvale city(you are here)$3,039
… 1046 more …
1143Greenville CDP$296
1144Stonyford CDP$286
1145Bridgeport CDP$242

ZIP codes in Sunnyvale city

10 ZIP codes overlap Sunnyvale city.

More data for Sunnyvale city, California

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sunnyvale city, California?

The median gross rent in Sunnyvale city, California is $3,039/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sunnyvale city, California?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Sunnyvale city, California is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Sunnyvale city, California?

The median home value in Sunnyvale city, California is $1,801,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Sunnyvale city are rent-burdened?

In Sunnyvale city, California, 4,920 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Sunnyvale city, California?

The median household income in Sunnyvale city, California is $186,170/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $3,039 has a margin of error of ±$59. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

Managing rental properties?

Tenanture helps property managers reply to every inbound lead, qualify applicants against your rules, and handle tenant inquiries automatically.

Get started free
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, public domain.