Living in Cupertino
Cupertino sits on the west side of the Santa Clara Valley, with foothills on its edge and Apple Park in the middle of town. Many buyers come for the schools. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Cupertino on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Cupertino yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
A Place Called Cupertino: Early Family Memories (1994)
A documentary on the early days of Cupertino, told through oral histories and vintage photos.Source: San Jose Public Library
Valley of Heart's Delight (1948)
The Santa Clara Valley when orchards, canneries and new industry drove the local economy.Source: Internet Archive
A Short History
- In the 19th century Cupertino was a small village at the crossroads of Stevens Creek Road and what is now De Anza Boulevard.
- Fruit orchards drove the local economy for decades.
- Cupertino incorporated on October 10, 1955, and is now home to Apple's headquarters.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
No train in town. The closest Caltrain station is Sunnyvale, reached by VTA bus or a short drive. See commute times to each job center.
Cupertino Market Report
Home sales for Cupertino pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 69 | $3.12M | $1,654 |
| Condominiums | 9 | $1.2M | $910 |
| Townhouses | 11 | $1.31M | $992 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Cupertino compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Cupertino postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Cupertino FAQ
What does the Cupertino market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Cupertino over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Cupertino from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Cupertino to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Cupertino home worth?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Cupertino postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Cupertino, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Cupertino Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
