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Sunol

California · 847 residents · 28.26 sq mi
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Sunol is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $215,000. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 485 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,333,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
847
−36%since 2000
from 1,332 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+12%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7038741K1K1K2000201020202024Sunol
2024847
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$215,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,353 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,721
+122%since 2000
from $45,773 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−16%since 2010
from 0.540 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,333,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+6%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,077)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(116)
Asian4.8%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(424)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(523)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(122)
Asian14.6%(124)
Other8.6%(73)
Diversity Score71.1%(603)
Diversity Score
71
+123%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunol, California?

Sunol, California has about 847 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunol, California?

The typical household in Sunol, California earns about $215,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunol, California expensive?

In Sunol, California, the median home is worth about $1,333,300, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Sunol, California?

About 51.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sunol, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunol, California?

About 5.0% of people in Sunol, California live below the federal poverty line.

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