Sunnyvale, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,598,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Sunnyvale has 100 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,598,000, typically selling in about 30 days.
Sunnyvale Market Analysis
Sunnyvale, CA currently shows a median list price of $1.6M. There are 100 homes currently listed for sale in Sunnyvale, CA. 63 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Two bedroom homes are the most affordable tier at a median of $1.1M, while five bedroom homes top the range at $2.9M. The housing stock skews toward single family homes, at about 42.0% of active listings, with townhomes accounting for another 33.0%. Over the last six months, the median price has eased about 9.7%, from $1.9M in February to $1.8M in July. Median pricing works out to $968 per square foot.
Median time from listing to accepted offer is about 11 days. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Addresses here fall across the 94086, 94087, 94085, and 94089 ZIP codes.
Sunnyvale Rental Market
Sunnyvale, CA currently shows a median asking rent of $2,000. There are 3 homes currently listed for rent in Sunnyvale, CA. Over the last six months, the median rent has risen about 14.1%, from $4,995 in January to $5,700 in July.
Sunnyvale Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 2.5 months of supply, and the typical home sells in about 30 days. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$1.60M
↑ 12% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.5 months of supply
Tight Supply100 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.5 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~30 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 25% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Sunnyvale
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
44%
Homeowners
56%
Renters
Homeownership is 11.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
58,791 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$10,636/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$4,243/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$15,155/mo
Sunnyvale
A typical home costs about 70% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$456K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $552K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$770K)
Price Reductions
20 listings have reduced their price
20% of active listings
Average reduction: 4.1% (~$66K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sunnyvale, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median list price in Sunnyvale is $1,598,000 as of August 2026, based on 100 active listings.
Is Sunnyvale a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Sunnyvale currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 2.5 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Sunnyvale?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 11 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 30 days.
Are home prices in Sunnyvale going up or down?
The median sale price in Sunnyvale is up about 12.0% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Sunnyvale, CA?
There are 100 homes for sale in Sunnyvale right now, including 19 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Sunnyvale?
The median asking rent in Sunnyvale is $2,000 per month, across 3 active rental listings.