Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale: The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
About
Sunnyvale is a city located in the county of Santa Clara in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 140,081. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 151,746 inhabitants.
The city was created 113 years ago in 1912.
Sunnyvale is a city located in Silicon Valley within the San Francisco Bay Area. With a population of over 150,000 residents, it is the second largest city in Santa Clara County. Sunnyvale serves as a major hub for the high-tech industry.
History
The area that became Sunnyvale was inhabited by the Ohlone people prior to Spanish colonization in the late 1700s. Rancho Pastoria de las Borregas land grant was established in 1842 before California became part of the United States.
Sunnyvale’s recorded history began in 1912 and it was officially incorporated as a city in 1912 when much of the land was still orchards.
Technology Industry
After WWII, Sunnyvale soon became home to major technology companies and advanced research facilities. Today, major employers include Apple, Google, LinkedIn, Lockheed Martin, and Yahoo!
Sunnyvale played a pivotal role in Silicon Valley’s rise and continues to serve as a leading tech hub today.
Attractions
Some of Sunnyvale’s popular attractions are:
- The Tech Museum of Innovation - Hands-on science and technology museum
- Baylands Park - Recreational area with biking, birdwatching and a stadium
- The Historic Murphy Avenue shopping district
- Lakewood Park - Features a historic carousel ride
Sunnyvale provides a family-friendly community within the world’s epicenter of technology and innovation in Silicon Valley.
Quick Facts about Sunnyvale
| Population | 151,746 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Different from | Sunnydale |
| Twitter username | cityofsunnyvale |
| Postal code | 94085 |
| Phone Area Codes | 408 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.09% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.91% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3688,-122.0364 |
| Altitude | 125 feet / 38 meters |
| Establishment | December 24, 1912 (113 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 13:28:42 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 7.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Chance Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Sunnyvale is located at 37°22'8"N 122°2'11"W (37.3688300, -122.0363500). It has 5 neighbors: Santa Clara, Cupertino, Los Altos, Mountain View and San Jose.
Sunnyvale map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Sunnyvale increased by 7.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 140,081 | - | census |
| 2011 | 143,805 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 146,436 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 148,055 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 149,769 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 151,630 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 153,544 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 153,217 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 152,807 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 152,703 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 151,746 | -0.63% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Sunnyvale
1Wild Palms, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel
910 E Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States View details
Phone: +14087380500 | Website available
2The Grand Hotel
865 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States View details
Phone: +14087208500 | Website available
3The Domain Hotel
1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States View details
Phone: +14082470800 | Website available
4Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North
775 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087364595 | Website available
5Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley
1300 Chesapeake Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, United States View details
Phone: +14087470999 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Sunnyvale
1Sunnyvale City Council
456 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087307473 | Website available
2Sunnyvale City Hall
456 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087307500 | Website available
3Sunnyvale City Office
456 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States View details
Phone: +14087307480 | Website available
4Sunnyvale Civic Center
456 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087307580 | Website available
5City of Sunnyvale: Public Safety
700 All America Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087307100 | Website available
6Sunnyvale City Hall Annex - Utility Payments
650 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087307604 | Website available
7The Accounting and Financial Services Division
650 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087307406
8Sunnyvale City Clerk
603 All America Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087307483 | Website available
9SUNNYVALE CITY CENTER
100,150 and, 190 Mathilda Pl, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087367609 | Website available
10City Hall Annex - Finance & Info. Tech.
650 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States View details
Phone: +14087307380
People born in Sunnyvale (20)
People born in Sunnyvale, including Sean Hawk, actress Ashleigh Aston Moore, basketball player and coach Joe Prunty, .
More notable people
- Ben Bennett (American football player and coach) he was born in 05/05/1962
- Bob Garretson (American racing driver) he was born in 08/09/1933
- Bruce Wilhelm (American strongman) he was born in 13/07/1945
- Jeff Baicher (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 16/11/1968
- Mark Kvamme (Venture capitalist and race car driver) he was born in 01/02/1961
- Paul Varelans (American martial artist) he was born in 17/09/1969
- Roberto Treviño (American chef)
- Roland Wlodyka (American racing driver) he was born in 15/10/1938
- Shawn Lathrop (American dancer) he was born in 08/07/1973
- Anton Pogue he was born in 20/06/1968
- Evan Marshall (American baseball player) he was born in 18/04/1990
- Robert Hawkins (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1951
- Morey Schapira (American Jewish activist) he was born in 04/01/1949
- Michael Amick (US association football player) he was born in 02/04/1995
- Harald Oimoen (American bassist and photographer) he was born in 29/03/1963
- Brian Lew
- Anna Kraus (American former soccer player born 1980) she was born in 29/07/1980
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sunnyvale, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447801 | University of East-West Medicine | Sunnyvale (CA) | 94085-3922 |
| 113333 | De Anza College | Cupertino (CA) | 95014 |
| 115931 | Institute for Business and Technology | Santa Clara (CA) | 95051-1303 |
| 118930 | Mission College | Santa Clara (CA) | 95054-1897 |
| 114716 | Foothill College | Los Altos Hills (CA) | 94022 |
Nearby Transit Stations (50)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sunnyvale, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAC | Santa Clara – Great America station | 5099 Stars & Stripes Dr. | RAIL |
| SCC | Santa Clara station | 1001 Railroad Ave. | BUS |
| SJC | San Jose Diridon station | 65 Cahill Street | RAIL |
| FMT | Fremont station | 37260 Fremont Blvd. | RAIL |
| FRT | Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California | 999 Upper Mission Blvd | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Sunnyvale.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza Sunnyvale New Post Office | Sunnyvale (CA) | 94087 |
| Encinal Post Office | Sunnyvale (CA) | 94087 |
| Loyola Corner Post Office | Los Altos (CA) | 94024 |
| Moffett Field Post Office | Mountain View (CA) | 94035 |
| Mountain View Post Office | Mountain View (CA) | 94041 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Sunnyvale, Texas town in Dallas County, Texas, United States with a population of 7,066 people.
Other cities in Santa Clara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Clara County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 1,013,616 | The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. |
| Santa Clara | 131,055 | The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Mountain View | 80,030 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Milpitas | 75,867 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Palo Alto | 67,008 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Cupertino | 58,598 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Gilroy | 54,831 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Morgan Hill | 45,501 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Campbell | 42,427 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Saratoga | 30,525 | City in Santa Clara County, California, USA |
| Los Altos | 30,281 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| Los Gatos | 30,266 | Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California |
| Stanford | 13,809 | Private research university located in Stanford, California, United States |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,400 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| East Foothills | 8,269 | Census designated place |
| Monte Sereno | 3,491 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sunnyvale distances to largest California cities