Sunnyvale is a somewhat small town located in the state of Texas. With a population of 8,392 people and just one neighborhood, Sunnyvale is the 292nd largest community in Texas. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Sunnyvale, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Sunnyvale, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Sunnyvale’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Sunnyvale does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $152,632.00.
Sunnyvale home prices are not only among the most expensive in Texas, but Sunnyvale real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Sunnyvale is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 93.24% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Sunnyvale is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Sunnyvale who work in healthcare (15.40%), office and administrative support (15.13%), and business and financial occupations (13.92%).
Also of interest is that Sunnyvale has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 11.45% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Sunnyvale is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Sunnyvale a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Sunnyvale has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Sunnyvale’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Sunnyvale, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 34.09 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small town, Sunnyvale doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
If knowledge is power, Sunnyvale is a pretty powerful place. 59.68% of the adults in Sunnyvale have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Sunnyvale in 2022 was $59,789, which is wealthy relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $239,156 for a family of four.
Sunnyvale is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Sunnyvale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sunnyvale residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sunnyvale include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Italian.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Sunnyvale's cultural character, accounting for 17.40% of the town’s population.
The most common language spoken in Sunnyvale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Other Asian languages and Spanish.
When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same, but they only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. This neighborhood is very unique in some important ways, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive exploration and analysis.
One way that the neighborhood really stands out, is that it has more large 4, 5, or additional bedroom homes and real estate than 99.2% of the neighborhoods in America. When you walk or drive around this neighborhood, you'll instantly notice the size of the homes here which definitely makes a strong visual statement.
In addition, the neighborhood has earned the amazing distinction of having one of the highest rates of detached, single-family homes of any neighborhood in the U.S. With 100.0% of the residential real estate here made up of free-standing single-family homes, there is a greater proportion of single-family homes here than in 98.7% of all neighborhoods in America.
Furthermore, homes built from 2000 through today make up a higher proportion of the neighborhood's real estate landscape than 96.5% of the neighborhoods in America. When you are driving around this neighborhood, you'll notice right away that it is one of the newest built of any, with the smell of fresh paint, and the look of young landscaping nearly everywhere you look. In fact, 73.6% of the residential real estate here is classified as newer.
Priests and therapists would like to think they know the secrets to a truly successful marriage, but according to NeighborhoodScout's research, the folks of the neighborhood may actually hold the key. 72.7% of its residents are married, which is a higher percentage than is found in 98.1% of the neighborhoods in America.
In addition, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis, is among the best neighborhoods for families in Texas. In fact, this neighborhood is more family-friendly than 96.9% of neighborhoods in the entire state of Texas. Its combination of top public schools, low crime rates, and owner-occupied single family homes gives this area the look and feel of a "Leave It to Beaver" episode. Many other families also live here, making it easy to socialize and develop a strong sense of community. In addition, the high number of college-educated parents influences the academic success of the local schools. Overall, you will find all of the amenities a family needs to thrive in the neighborhood. In addition to being an excellent choice for families with school-aged children, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for urban sophisticates and highly educated executives.
Also, if you come to know the people here, you will recognize that you're in the company of one of the wealthiest communities in the nation. In fact, a mere 3.1% of America's neighborhoods are wealthier than the neighborhood. Real estate here is exceedingly well-maintained, and similarly, tends to maintain its value over time. The cars driven are mostly luxury brands like Mercedes, Audi, BMW, and Lexus. If the public schools aren't up to snuff, the residents of this neighborhood preferentially send their children to private preparatory schools. Vacation to Disney? Yes, but equally popular are summers in Europe.
The neighborhood has a higher proportion of its residents employed as executives, managers and professionals than 96.4% of the neighborhoods in America. In fact, 71.7% of the employed people here make a living as an executive, a manager, or other professional. With such a high concentration, this truly shapes the character of this neighborhood, and to a large degree defines what this neighborhood is about.
Did you know that the neighborhood has more Welsh ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 2.8% of this neighborhood's residents have Welsh ancestry.
How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.
The neighbors in the neighborhood in Sunnyvale are wealthy, making it among the 15% highest income neighborhoods in America. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 96.9% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 4.9% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 65.1% of America's neighborhoods.
What we choose to do for a living reflects who we are. Each neighborhood has a different mix of occupations represented, and together these tell you about the neighborhood and help you understand if this neighborhood may fit your lifestyle.
In the neighborhood, 71.7% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants, with 12.8% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations (11.4%), and 4.1% in manufacturing and laborer occupations.
The most common language spoken in the neighborhood is English, spoken by 78.9% of households. Some people also speak Spanish (2.8%).
Culture is the shared learned behavior of peoples. Undeniably, different ethnicities and ancestries have different cultural traditions, and as a result, neighborhoods with concentrations of residents of one or another ethnicities or ancestries will express those cultures. It is what makes the North End in Boston so fun to visit for the Italian restaurants, bakeries, culture, and charm, and similarly, why people enjoy visiting Chinatown in San Francisco.
In the neighborhood in Sunnyvale, TX, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as Asian (20.9%). There are also a number of people of English ancestry (15.4%), and residents who report German roots (10.2%), and some of the residents are also of Irish ancestry (8.0%), along with some Mexican ancestry residents (4.5%), among others. In addition, 17.2% of the residents of this neighborhood were born in another country.
Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in neighborhood spend between 30 and 45 minutes commuting one-way to work (40.5% of working residents), which is at or a bit above the average length of a commute across all U.S. neighborhoods.
Here most residents (78.0%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also carpool with coworkers, friends, or neighbors to get to work (8.2%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.