Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (34) A+
Joy Wok
Coffee Shop
Shaw's Sandwiches
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kal's Bar-B-Q
Coffee Shop
Le Boulanger Sunnyvale/Mathilda
Coffee Shop
Coffee-n-More
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Bean Scene Cafe
Coffee Shop
Island Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks/ Target Cafe
Coffee Shop
Wolfe 4
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sunnyvale Gallery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Von’s Express Halal
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tastea
Coffee Shop
Boba Drive
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Paris Baguette
Coffee Shop
Bagel Place Cafe
Coffee Shop
iChaat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Nutri Plus Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
Plaza del Sol Labyrinth
Attraction
Joshua Hendy Iron Works Museum
Museum
Plaza del Sol
Attraction
Pure Nightclub
Nightclub
AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12
Cinema
Cheetahs Gentleman's Club
Nightclub
Club Sense
Nightclub
Digital Game Museum
Museum
Sunnyvale Theatre
Theatre Arts
NorCal Music & Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum
Museum
Tangerine Christmas Display
Attraction
Lockheed P-3 Orion
Attraction
Moffett Field Historical Society Museum
Museum
Moffett Field Model Railroad Club
Museum
AMC Mercado 20
Cinema
Mission City Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Art Time Studios
Art Gallery
Syvertson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Xtreme Flyer
Attraction
Star Tower
Attraction
Mountain View High School Theater
Theatre Arts
Alberto’s Night Club
Nightclub
Gold Striker
Attraction
Demon
Attraction
Food and Drink (119) A+
Save N Go Food & Liquors
Alcohol
Prestige Liquors
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Marty's Donuts
Fast Food
Donuts & Sandwiches
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dish n Dash
Fast Food
Firehouse Brewery and Grill
Bar
Gelateria Bella Roma
Sweets
Murphy's Law Irish Pub & Sports Bar
Bar
The Sandwich Spot
Fast Food
Fibbar MaGees
Bar
Chocolatier Desiree
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Sun Liquors
Alcohol
TAP'T Beer and Kitchen
Bar
City Place
Bar
Liquor
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Ruby's Pan Dulce
Fast Food
Sonora Taqueria
Fast Food
Target Cafe
Fast Food
Stadium
Bar
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (22) A+
Gateway Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Arques Place Club House
Community Centre
Movement Sunnyvale
Gym
Total Woman Gym and Day Spa
Gym
Gold Star Gymnastics
Gym
Athidhi Banquet Hall
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Moffett Towers Club
Gym
Yoga
Gym
The Club at Moffett Towers II
Gym
Pilates V
Gym
Yoga @ Cindy’s
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Rachna's Wellness Center
Gym
Sunnyvale Community Center
Community Centre
Sunnyvale Senior Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Title Boxing Club
Gym
Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish Hall
Community Centre
Moffett Field Gymnasium
Gym
Active Age Fitness
Gym
City Sports Signature Club
Gym
Weight Room
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Transform Fitness Studio
Gym
Groceries (43) A+
Mi Ranchito Produce
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Daily Donuts
Bakery
Chavez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Guadalajara Market
Grocery Store
Ruby's Pan Dulce
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Target P-Fresh
Grocery Store
Western Pacific Filipino Grocery
Grocery Store
Oasis Baklava
Bakery
Taj Mahal Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Trinethra Super Market
Grocery Store
Wolfe India Bazar
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Apna Bazar
Grocery Store
Felipe's Market
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Bagel Place Cafe
Bakery
Madras Groceries
Grocery Store
New Wing Yuan Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (204) A+
Murphy Park
Park
Arques Place Open Space
Park
Magical Bridge Playground
Playground
Fair Oaks Park
Park
Victory Village Park
Park
Columbia Park
Park
Cannery Park
Park
Macara Walking Path
Park
John W. Christian Greenbelt
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Encinal Park
Park
Jellick Field
Park
Sandalwood Playground
Playground
Seven Seas Neighborhood Park
Park
The Wall
Park
Wiser Park
Park
John W. Christian Greenbelt
Park
Swegles Park
Park
John W. Christian Greenbelt
Park
Muwékma Park
Park
Greenwood Manor Tot Lot
Park
Braly Park
Park
Braly Park
Park
Las Palmas Park
Park
Shops (222) A+
El Patito Florist
Florist
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Nearly New Shop
Clothing
RS Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Nancy's Beauty Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Instant Nails I
Beauty
Alpha Barbershop
Hairdresser
Luxury Studio
Hairdresser
Snack Shop
Convenience Store
Quick shop market food and liquor
Convenience Store
Fair Oaks Barber
Hairdresser
Istanbul Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Leigh's Favorites
Books
Bookasaurus
Books
Walt's Cycle
Bicycle
Kitchen Nail Bar
Beauty
Bishops Sunnyvale
Hairdresser
Style Eyes Optique
Optician
Evoke Beauty Salon
Beauty
Master Shoe Repair
Shoes
Beauty Fusion Studio
Beauty
Wilson’s Salon
Hairdresser
Shear Desire Salon
Beauty
Sunny Salon
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Sunnyvale.
Public Transit Stops (279)
Stops & Stations
A+
North Sunnyvale Avenue & Hazelton Avenue
Bus Stop
North Sunnyvale Avenue & Hazelton Avenue
Bus Stop
East Maude Avenue & North Sunnyvale Avenue
Bus Stop
East Maude Avenue & North Sunnyvale Avenue
Bus Stop
North Sunnyvale Avenue & Central Expressway
Bus Stop
North Sunnyvale Avenue & Central Expressway
Bus Stop
East Maude Avenue & Morse Avenue
Bus Stop
North Mathilda Avenue & Indio Way
Bus Stop
East Maude Avenue & Morse Avenue
Bus Stop
North Mathilda Avenue & West Maude Avenue
Bus Stop
North Mathilda Avenue & West Maude Avenue
Bus Stop
North Mathilda Avenue & West California Avenue
Bus Stop
North Mathilda Avenue & West California Avenue
Bus Stop
East Maude Avenue & North Fair Oaks Avenue
Bus Stop
East Maude Avenue & North Fair Oaks Avenue
Bus Stop
North Fair Oaks Avenue & East Maude Avenue
Bus Stop
North Fair Oaks Avenue & East Maude Avenue
Bus Stop
North Fair Oaks Avenue & East Arques Avenue
Bus Stop
North Sunnyvale Avenue & West Hendy Avenue
Bus Stop
North Fair Oaks Avenue & East Arques Avenue
Bus Stop
East Arques Avenue & North Fair Oaks Avenue
Bus Stop
North Fair Oaks Avenue & East California Avenue
Bus Stop
Sunnyvale
Transit Station
North Fair Oaks Avenue & East California Avenue
Bus Stop
North Sunnyvale Avenue & East Evelyn Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.0%
B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Sunnyvale is 266/100 - which is 91% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C+

Sunnyvale crime rates are 2,676 per 100k, which is 6% lower than California
Property Crime
2,457 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
219 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Sunnyvale is $150,464 - which is 136% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$150,464
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (99)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Sunnyvale Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Dr. Gary Gold & Associates
Doctor
Sunnyvale Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Mathilda Dental Care
Dentist
Premiere Medical Group
Doctor
Sunnyvale Optometric Center
Doctor
PAMF Laboratory
Doctor
Sunnyvale Center (301)
Clinic
Sunnyvale Center (401)
Clinic
PAMF Paediatrics
Doctor
PAMF Internal Medicine
Doctor
PAMF Family Medicine
Doctor
Lindi Henell DDS
Dentist
Elaine Gacusan-Ellorin
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
Police
Sunnyvale Dental Care
Dentist
Valley Radiology Imaging RadNet Imaging Centers
Clinic
Dental Solutions
Dentist
Valley Health Center Sunnyvale,
Clinic
Silicon Valley Dental Implant Center
Dentist
Trident Smiles Dental
Dentist
Sunnyvale Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Steve Liao DDS Dental Care
Dentist
U.S. HealthWorks
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing B

Sunnyvale home prices are $1,397,200 - which is 241% higher than California
Home Price
$1,397,200
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
39%
A+
Home Affordability
9.3x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B+

The Sunnyvale graduation rate is 90% - which is 13% higher than California
School Test Scores
62%
C
High School Grad. Rates
90%
B+
Elementary Schools (32) C-
Bishop Elementary
Columbia Middle
Spark Charter
The King'S Academy
Summit Public School: Denali
Triumphant Learning Center
Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park
San Miguel Elementary
Ellis Elementary
Vargas Elementary
Sunnyvale Christian School
Braly Elementary
Lakewood Elementary
Kindercare Learning Center
Cumberland Elementary
Summit Public School: Denali
Ponderosa Elementary
Champion Kinder International School
St Stephen Lutheran School
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Slater Special Education Preschool
Fairwood Elementary
Cherry Chase Elementary
Sunnyvale Middle
Santa Clara Christian School
High Schools (6) F
The King'S Academy
Summit Public School: Denali
Summit Public School: Denali
Fremont High
Community Day
North County Regional Occupational Program
Mission Early College High
Adrian Wilcox High
New Valley Continuation High
Alta Vista High
Mountain View High
Mount
St Francis High School
Santa Clara Community Day
Homestead High
Santa Clara High
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ratings C+

Sunnyvale has an overall rating of 67% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Sunnyvale Area Facts

  • Sunnyvale has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Sunnyvale crime rates are 6% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Sunnyvale is 91% higher than the California average
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H.Q. OF YAHOO 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 11, 2020) We can easily earn some knowledge about this city through google by watching Wikipedia and can communicate smoothly by Yahoo Mail.
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Sunnyvale, CA - A Great Community 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 30, 2010) On my frequent trips to Silicon Valley, I always feel the urge to go somewhere new. Since, Sunnyvale is close to San Jose, I always visit my friend, an officer in US Air Force. His home is located in Birdlane district, where streets are named after native birds. Most of the city ...Read More of Sunnyvale is residential area therefore you won't find many tall buildings.

There are a number of interesting things to do and attractions in Sunnyvale. The one attraction that comes to mind is the Sunnyvale Historical Museum. It is a fantastic local history museum, that is free I might add, that offers a number of unique interesting facts and sights all related to Sunnyvale.

Sunnvale is known for it's vibrant community where the majority of the population is of Asian background. These professionals mostly work for high-tech companies. Although house prices are steep as compared to rest of Silicon Valley, it is most likely because Sunnyvale is considered one of the safest cities in America. There are lots of good restaurants in the city of Sunnyvale, which unlike most nearby cities, offer variety. If you have some cash to spend, I really recommend buying a home in Sunnyvale. Read Less
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      Silicon Valley is known for technological innovation, startups and extreme wealth. It’s comprised of eight cities that attract people who want to experience the finest California living. Sunnyvale is a gem in the valley. It has everything people need to live such as beautiful homes, a booming job market and plenty of entertainment.

      Surfers and beach bums enjoy the city because of its close proximity to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the state. Weekenders can go fishing, hiking, tanning or swimming to take their mind off their troubles and bond with family and friends. Those who prefer to avoid the sandy environments can stroll down Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale’s downtown district instead to enjoy brunch spots, independent retail stores and nightlife venues. The scenic historical buildings paint a lovely scene that is reminiscent of simpler times. Indeed, most residents have little to worry about since the city boasts one of the lowest occurrences of crime in the United States.

      Sunnyvale is home to several giant companies that attract some of the brightest people around. Google, Apple, LinkedIn and Yahoo are four of the biggest employers in the area. Those interested in relocating to this city can expect educated and professional neighbors who have a traditional mindset and welcoming demeanor. Tech geeks are abundant, but people with any type of interest can find their niche. In fact, Sunnyvale is less than an hour away from popular San Francisco and its thriving music and art scene. Travelers can drive or take the Caltrain commuter rail if they desire to explore the hub of Northern California and easily return to Sunnyvale, which has fewer crowds and no homeless people.

      Sunnyvale also wouldn’t be a prominent town in the region without bicycle paths. Residents can soak up the sun and warm weather by getting around by bike. It’s a must for eco-conscious people who care about staying healthy. Of course, it does rain occasionally, so they can also take the bus or light rail to get around as well. Transportation is affordable, but the cost of living is on the high side compared to other parts of the state. Home prices can surpass one million dollars, but the price is worth it for affluent people who want to surround themselves with luxury.

      There is no shortage of nature in Sunnyvale. Residents can find not one but two premium golf courses as well as Baylands Park, a sprawling 70-acre public haven that overlooks a wetland preserve. Residents, therefore, have the beauty of native California practically in their backyard.

      It’s not easy to find employment or afford a home in Sunnyvale. Those who do stay for a long time.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sunnyvale? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Murphy Park
      Arques Place Open Space
      Magical Bridge Playground
      Fair Oaks Park
      Victory Village Park
      Columbia Park
      Cannery Park
      Macara Walking Path

      Entertainment

      Plaza del Sol Labyrinth
      Joshua Hendy Iron Works Museum
      Plaza del Sol
      Pure Nightclub
      AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12
      Cheetahs Gentleman's Club
      Club Sense
      Digital Game Museum

      Food & Drink

      Save N Go Food & Liquors
      Prestige Liquors
      KFC
      Marty's Donuts
      Donuts & Sandwiches
      McDonald's
      Dish n Dash
      Firehouse Brewery and Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sunnyvale? Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Sunnyvale.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sunnyvale a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Optivision Optometric
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Ouyang Pain Management
      Premiere Medical Group
      Oakmead Acupuncture
      Acupuncture Clinic
      Acupuncture
      Advance Physical Therapy
      Heideh Khalilnejad MD
      Julie Hung Acupuncture