Living in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale is one of the largest cities in Silicon Valley, bordered by Mountain View, Los Altos, Cupertino and Santa Clara, with two Caltrain stations and a walkable downtown. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Sunnyvale on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Sunnyvale yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Dedication of the Macon dirigible hangar in Sunnyvale (1932)
Footage from the dedication of the hangar built for the Navy airship Macon.Source: Prelinger Archives
Rigid airship operations, Sunnyvale (1934 to 1935)
A U.S. Navy film of airship operations at Sunnyvale.Source: U.S. National Archives
A Short History
- The Ohlone lived throughout the Santa Clara Valley when the Spanish arrived in the 1770s.
- The land was part of Rancho Pastoria de las Borregas in the 1840s.
- Sunnyvale incorporated on December 24, 1912.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Caltrain at Sunnyvale and Lawrence, VTA buses, and VTA light rail along Tasman Drive in north Sunnyvale. See commute times to each job center.
Sunnyvale Market Report
Home sales for Sunnyvale 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 | 135 | $2.68M | $1,551 |
| Condominiums | 34 | $719K | $733 |
| Townhouses | 59 | $1.42M | $875 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Sunnyvale compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Sunnyvale 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.
Sunnyvale FAQ
What does the Sunnyvale market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Sunnyvale to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Sunnyvale home worth?
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How can I hear about Sunnyvale homes before they hit the market?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Sunnyvale postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Sunnyvale, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Sunnyvale Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
