Sunnyvale
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Sunnyvale
Snapshot
✓ Pros
- Excellent public schools, known for strong academics and a tight-knit school community
- Many properties sit on 1+ acre lots with space and privacy
- Easy commute to Dallas, Mesquite, and Garland
✗ Cons
- One of the more expensive areas in eastern Dallas County
- Limited shopping, dining, and entertainment
- Few apartments, townhomes, or starter homes
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Getting Around
Averaged across Sunnyvale, weighted by where people live. #60 of 84 cities. Most errands need a car here.
Local life in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale has no historic main street. Civic life centers on Collins Road, where Town Hall (127 N.
Day-to-day Sunnyvale1,2,3,4,5,6,14,15,16,18,20,23,26,27,28,30,32,33,34,35,38,39,40,41,43
- 1Town Hall
- 2Sunnyvale Public Library
- 3Police Department
- 4Fire Station 1
- 5Fire Station 2
- 6Town Center Park
- 7Jobson Park
- 8Robert Lee Vineyard Park
- 9Sunnyvale Elementary School
- 10Sunnyvale Intermediate School
- 11Sunnyvale Middle School
- 12Sunnyvale High School
- 13Sunnyvale ISD Administration
- 14Tom Thumb
- 15Walmart Supercenter (US 80)
- 16Walmart Neighborhood Market
- 17Joy Cafe
- 18HOPE Coffee
- 19Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale
- 20MedPrem Urgent Care
- 21CVS Pharmacy
24 points, below the 30-point cap: only places with 2025-26 evidence of being open are mapped. S. Gateway Park tenants with permits only (Dorado Nail Bar, The Little Gym, UPS Store) are left off until opening is confirmed. Samuell Farm's address comes from the City of Dallas release, which printed it incompletely ('100 E. Highway'); confirm. Off the map (farther out): Paul Jones Park boat ramp (Lake Ray Hubbard).
Sunnyvale's year, month by month10,11,12,13
| Month | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| June | Sunnyfest: concert, fireworks, drone show | Town Center Park |
| October | National Night Out | Town Center Park |
| Oct-Dec | Police toy drive | Police Dept. / Town Hall |
| November | Salute to Veterans breakfast | Town Hall |
| November (Thanksgiving) | Fast & Furriest Turkey Trot | SISD Raider Stadium |
| December (1st Friday) | Deck the Hall tree lighting | Town Hall |
Town-run events, 2026 dates from the town's 2026 Special Events and Sunnyfest pages. Check the town calendar for 2027 dates.
Drive times from Sunnyvale Town Hall46
- Downtown Mesquite3.5 mi7 min
- Walmart Supercenter, US 803.5 mi7 min
- Lake Ray Hubbard (Paul Jones Park ramp)6.7 mi15 min
- Downtown Garland14.1 mi20 min
- Downtown Dallas15.1 mi20 min
- Downtown Rockwall13.3 mi23 min
- Dallas Love Field20.5 mi33 min
- Richardson Telecom Corridor23.1 mi33 min
- Plano Legacy31.4 mi37 min
- DFW Airport35.3 mi48 min
Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine, Oct 2026, from 127 N. Collins Rd. Free-flow times; weekday rush hour adds time.
What's in town vs. nearby3,4,16,18,20,23,26,27,28,29,32,33,34,35,46
| Need | In Sunnyvale | Nearest outside town |
|---|---|---|
| Full grocery | Tom Thumb, 3400 N. Belt Line Rd. (opened Dec 2025) | Walmart Supercenter, 200 US Hwy 80 E, Mesquite (3.5 mi); Walmart Neighborhood Market, 915 N. Town East Blvd., Mesquite |
| Pharmacy | CVS, 3601 N. Belt Line Rd.; Tom Thumb pharmacy | - |
| Hospital / ER | Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, 231 S. Collins Rd. (20-bed ER) | - |
| Urgent care | MedPrem Urgent Care, 3705 N. Belt Line Rd. | - |
| Library | 402 Tower Pl. (Tue-Sat) | - |
| Coffee / breakfast | HOPE Coffee; Joy Cafe | - |
| Large park / nature area | Town Center Park; Samuell Farm North Park (1.5-mi trail) | Samuell Farm, Mesquite (about 400 acres, City of Dallas) |
| Lake access | None found in town | Paul Jones Park ramp, Garland (6.7 mi / 15 min) |
| Fire / ambulance | Sunnyvale Fire Rescue (career, 2 stations, 2 MICUs) | - |
In-town places confirmed from listings, permits and news dated 2025-2026.
Read the full local life guide
No old downtown, but a growing Belt Line corner
Sunnyvale has no historic main street. Civic life centers on Collins Road, where Town Hall (127 N. Collins Rd.), the four Sunnyvale ISD campuses and Town Center Park sit within about a mile of each other. HOPE Coffee is in the small retail building at 129 N. Collins Rd., next to Town Hall.
Most shopping is at the town's northwest corner, on Belt Line Road near Town East Boulevard. Tom Thumb opened its 59,000 sq ft store there, at 3400 N. Belt Line Rd., in December 2025. It was the town's first full-size grocery store, and it has a drive-thru pharmacy. The surrounding Gateway Park center is still filling in. Permits show a nail bar, The Little Gym and a UPS Store finishing space at 200 E. Town East Blvd. in 2026, a 20,445 sq ft retail building (Victory Shops) under construction through December 2026, and another retail shell at 3300 N. Belt Line due in March 2027.
Across Belt Line, Joy Cafe opened in spring 2026 at 3501 N. Belt Line Rd., Suite 115, serving breakfast and lunch. CVS (3601 N. Belt Line Rd.) and MedPrem Urgent Care (3705 N. Belt Line Rd.) are on the same stretch.
A short, town-run events calendar
The biggest event is Sunnyfest, a free summer celebration at Town Center Park with live music, food vendors, kids' activities and fireworks. In 2026 it ran on Saturday, June 27, with a drone show added. Parking is at the Sunnyvale ISD campus, with shuttles to the park.
In the fall, National Night Out is at Town Center Park (Oct. 6 in 2026). Salute to Veterans, a pancake breakfast at Town Hall, is on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. The Fast & Furriest Turkey Trot, a 5K and 1-mile run that benefits the town animal shelter, starts at Sunnyvale ISD's Raider Stadium on Thanksgiving morning. The Christmas tree lighting at Town Hall is on the first Friday in December (Dec. 4 in 2026). The police department runs a toy drive from mid-October to Dec. 12.
Parks, trails and Lake Ray Hubbard
The town lists four parks. Town Center Park (356 E. Tripp Rd.) is the main one. It has a covered playground, a stocked catch-and-release pond, a three-quarter-mile trail, two tennis courts striped for four pickleball courts, a basketball court and a reservable 40-by-60-foot pavilion. Samuell Farm North Park (218 E. Tripp Rd.) has a 1.5-mile hike-and-bike trail around a pond, plus covered exercise equipment. Jobson Park (335 Jobson Rd.) has a baseball diamond, and Robert Lee Vineyard Park (403 Tower Pl.) has a soccer field. The soccer field was closed for repairs when we checked. The town does not publish acreage for its parks.
More is coming. A $9.7 million Jobson Park improvement project is permitted to run from July 2026 through December 2027. The middle section of the Rails to Trails path, across the Sunnyvale ISD campus, began construction in August 2026 and is scheduled for spring 2027.
Just west, across US 80 in Mesquite, the City of Dallas runs Samuell Farm, about 400 acres of trails, ponds and historic buildings. Sunnyvale sits along Lake Ray Hubbard. The nearest public boat ramp we found is Garland's Paul Jones Park (4099 Zion Rd.), about 15 minutes from Town Hall.
Errands and health care
Before late 2025, Sunnyvale residents drove to Mesquite for groceries. Now Tom Thumb covers the north end of town. The Walmart Supercenter at 200 US Hwy 80 E in Mesquite is about 3.5 miles (7 minutes) from Town Hall. A Walmart Neighborhood Market is at 915 N. Town East Blvd. in Mesquite.
Unusually for a town this size, Sunnyvale has its own hospital. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, at 231 S. Collins Rd., runs a 20-bed emergency department with chest pain and primary stroke accreditations. For pharmacies, there's CVS on Belt Line and the Tom Thumb pharmacy. The public library is at 402 Tower Pl. and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Schools
Sunnyvale ISD serves the town from PK through grade 12 on four campuses: Sunnyvale Elementary (early education-2nd grade, 416 Hounsel Ln.), Sunnyvale Intermediate (3-5, 300 N. Collins Rd.), Sunnyvale Middle (6-8, 216 N. Collins Rd.) and Sunnyvale High (9-12, 222 N. Collins Rd.). Enrollment was 2,322 in 2026. In August 2026 the district said the high school earned an A with a score of 97 in TEA's 2026 ratings. In the 2024-25 ratings the district and all four campuses were rated A. A $17 million round of additions and renovations from the 2024 bond is scheduled to finish by the end of 2026.
Getting around and public safety
Off-peak, downtown Dallas is about 20 minutes from Town Hall, Dallas Love Field about 33, the Richardson Telecom Corridor about 33, Plano's Legacy area about 37 and DFW Airport about 48. Downtown Mesquite and downtown Garland are 7 and 20 minutes away. TxDOT is planning to widen US 80 through town. NTTA is studying a President George Bush Turnpike extension from I-30 south to I-20 through Sunnyvale, with no opening date set. We found no fixed-route public transit.
Sunnyvale started its own police department in 2019. It took over patrol from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office in October 2020 and works out of 364 Long Creek Rd. Sunnyvale Fire Rescue is a career department. It staffs firefighters and EMTs or paramedics around the clock, runs two ambulances (MICUs) and has two stations.
Not confirmed yet
- 2026 TEA ratings for Sunnyvale ISD as a district and for the elementary, intermediate and middle schools.
- Park acreage (the town does not publish it; the 2021 Parks Master Plan PDF would not load).
- Whether any Sunnyvale addresses are zoned to a district other than Sunnyvale ISD (e.g., Mesquite ISD).
- ISO fire protection rating and police headcount.
- Whether Fire Station 1 has fully moved from 404 Tower Pl. to 305 E. Tripp Rd. (the FAQ still lists 404 Tower Pl. as the 24/7 station).
- Hospital total bed count and trauma designation.
- Raider Stadium street address.
- Opening dates for Gateway Park tenants (Dorado Nail Bar, The Little Gym, UPS Store, Victory Shops).
- Whether the town has public access to Lake Ray Hubbard within its limits.
Questions people ask
Is there a grocery store in Sunnyvale, Texas?
Yes. Tom Thumb opened a 59,000 sq ft store at 3400 N. Belt Line Rd. in December 2025, the town's first major grocery store. The Walmart Supercenter on US 80 in Mesquite is about 3.5 miles from Town Hall.
Does Sunnyvale have a hospital?
Yes. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is at 231 S. Collins Rd. and has a 20-bed emergency department. MedPrem Urgent Care is on N. Belt Line Rd.
What school district serves Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale ISD, with four campuses: an elementary (early education-2), an intermediate (3-5), a middle school (6-8) and Sunnyvale High School (9-12). Enrollment was 2,322 in 2026.
How are Sunnyvale ISD schools rated?
The district and all four campuses were rated A for 2024-25. The district reports that Sunnyvale High School earned an A with a score of 97 in TEA's 2026 ratings.
How far is Sunnyvale from downtown Dallas?
About 15 miles, or roughly 20 minutes off-peak. DFW Airport is about 48 minutes away and Love Field about 33.
What parks does Sunnyvale have?
The town lists four: Town Center Park, Samuell Farm North Park, Jobson Park and Robert Lee Vineyard Park. Together they offer a stocked fishing pond, pickleball and tennis courts, ballfields and short trail loops. A $9.7 million Jobson Park upgrade runs through 2027.
What events does Sunnyvale hold?
Sunnyfest with fireworks in late June, National Night Out in October, Salute to Veterans and a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in November, and a tree lighting at Town Hall on the first Friday of December.
Does Sunnyvale have its own police and fire departments?
Yes. The police department took over from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office in 2020. Sunnyvale Fire Rescue is a career department with two stations and its own ambulances.
Sources (56) · checked Oct 28, 2026
- Town of Sunnyvale, Parks & Recreation
- Town of Sunnyvale, facilities listing
- Town of Sunnyvale, Town Center Park
- Town of Sunnyvale, Samuell Farm North Park
- Town of Sunnyvale, Jobson Park
- Town of Sunnyvale, Robert Lee Vineyard Park
- TDLR TABS2026018422, Jobson Park Improvements
- Town of Sunnyvale, Town Projects (Oct 2026)
- Town of Sunnyvale, Rails to Trails Project
- Town of Sunnyvale, 2026 Special Events
- Town of Sunnyvale, Sunnyfest 2026
- Town of Sunnyvale, Special Events (annual events)
- Town of Sunnyvale, NewsFlash (Oct 2026)
- Town of Sunnyvale, Police Department
- Town of Sunnyvale, Fire Rescue
- Town of Sunnyvale, Fire Department FAQ
- NERIS (FSRI), Sunnyvale Fire Department FD48113376
- Town of Sunnyvale, Library directory
- Wikipedia, Sunnyvale, Texas
- CultureMap Dallas, Tom Thumb opening in Sunnyvale (Dec 16, 2025)
- Trade & Industry Development, Tom Thumb opens third store in North Texas (Mar 2026)
- REBusiness Online, Tom Thumb to open in Sunnyvale (May 2024)
- CultureMap Dallas, Joy Cafe in Sunnyvale (May 14, 2026)
- Hoodline, Sunnyvale snags Joy Cafe (May 2026)
- TDLR TABS2025022699, JOY Restaurant
- SCBWI North Texas, East of Dallas meeting at Hope Coffee (Jan 23, 2026)
- CVS store locator, Sunnyvale TX
- Solv, MedPrem Urgent Care Sunnyvale (reviews Sept-Oct 2026)
- Tenet Health job posting, ER RN, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale (Sept 2025)
- NPI Registry (Stedi), 231 S Collins Rd, Sunnyvale (updated Jul 2025)
- Nursa, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
- Walmart, Mesquite US 80 E Supercenter #789
- Walmart, Mesquite N Town East Blvd Neighborhood Market #2976
- Dallas City News, Samuell Farm named Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site (Oct 2025)
- TPWD, Lake Ray Hubbard access points
- Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer, Sunnyvale ISD (2026 enrollment)
- Texas Tribune, Sunnyvale ISD accountability rating (2024-25)
- Texas Tribune, Sunnyvale Elementary School
- Texas Tribune, Sunnyvale Intermediate School
- Texas Tribune, Sunnyvale Middle School
- Texas Tribune, Sunnyvale High School
- Sunnyvale ISD, Sunnyvale High School earns top evaluation (Aug 21, 2026)
- Sunnyvale ISD, Enrolling in SISD (district office address)
- TDLR TABS2026002875, Sunnyvale ISD Misc. Additions and Renovations
- Wikipedia, Sunnyvale Independent School District
- OSRM open routing engine (Realust drive-time calculation, Oct 2026)
- U.S. Census Geocoder (origin point, 127 N Collins Rd)
- Town of Sunnyvale, State Highway 190 / PGBT East Branch
- TDLR TABS2026018326, Victory Shops at Gateway Park
- TDLR TABS2025026583, Dorado Nail Bar (Gateway Park)
- TDLR TABS2026010766, The Little Gym Sunnyvale
- JLL leasing flyer, Gateway Park (SEC Belt Line Rd & Town East Blvd)
- Sunnyvale ISD news (2024 bond construction updates, 2025-26)
- TDLR TABS2026003708, Belt Line Road at Town East Blvd intersection improvements
- TDLR TABS2026018440, Sunnyvale Retail Shell, 3300 N Beltline Rd
- TDLR TABS2026014010, UPS Store, 200 E Town East Blvd
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Drive to major employers from Sunnyvale
Rush-hour drive times from the center of Sunnyvale, weekday at 8:00 AM.
| Workplace | 8 AM rush | No traffic | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Farm CityLineRichardson | 31 min | 27 min | 21.2 mi |
| Baylor University Medical CenterDallas | 38 min | 22 min | 14.8 mi |
| Downtown DallasDallas | 39 min | 22 min | 15.5 mi |
| Medical City PlanoPlano | 40 min | 33 min | 26.5 mi |
| Texas InstrumentsDallas | 40 min | 24 min | 18.8 mi |
| AT&TDowntown Dallas | 42 min | 25 min | 15.7 mi |
| Telecom CorridorRichardson | 43 min | 27 min | 23 mi |
| Uptown DallasDallas | 44 min | 24 min | 16.9 mi |
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| Workplace | 8 AM rush | No traffic | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galleria / LBJDallas | 46 min | 26 min | 21.4 mi |
| McKessonLas Colinas | 49 min | 32 min | 30.5 mi |
| UT DallasRichardson | 49 min | 32 min | 24.1 mi |
| RaytheonMcKinney | 50 min | 43 min | 37.9 mi |
| SMUUniversity Park | 55 min | 29 min | 20 mi |
| UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas | 55 min | 29 min | 21.1 mi |
| Legacy WestPlano | 58 min | 36 min | 32.1 mi |
| Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington | 59 min | 42 min | 34 mi |
| DFW AirportDFW | 59 min | 42 min | 38.6 mi |
| American AirlinesFort Worth | 60 min | 41 min | 36.1 mi |
| Southwest AirlinesLove Field | 60 min | 34 min | 24.5 mi |
| Tyler TechnologiesPlano | 60 min | 38 min | 32.8 mi |
| Capital OnePlano | 61 min | 39 min | 34.7 mi |
| JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano | 61 min | 37 min | 32.7 mi |
| Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving | 61 min | 34 min | 27.4 mi |
| Dallas Love FieldDallas | 61 min | 34 min | 23.4 mi |
| Toyota North America HQPlano | 61 min | 40 min | 33.8 mi |
| Keurig Dr PepperFrisco | 62 min | 40 min | 34.8 mi |
| Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano | 62 min | 40 min | 33.3 mi |
| The StarFrisco | 62 min | 40 min | 35.2 mi |
| Kimberly-ClarkIrving | 63 min | 36 min | 28.1 mi |
| Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake | 67 min | 49 min | 47.6 mi |
| Charles SchwabWestlake | 68 min | 49 min | 48.6 mi |
| Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth | 72 min | 52 min | 47.3 mi |
| University of North TexasDenton | 75 min | 56 min | 53 mi |
| Texas Woman's UniversityDenton | 76 min | 58 min | 53 mi |
| AllianceTexasFort Worth | 77 min | 59 min | 56.4 mi |
| Lockheed MartinFort Worth | 80 min | 60 min | 56.3 mi |
Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →
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Hidden costs in Sunnyvale
A home in Sunnyvale pays five taxing units. For 2025 they are Sunnyvale ISD at 1.2169, the town at 0.463, Dallas County at 0.2155, Parkland Hospital at 0.212 and Dallas College at 0.1066, all per $100 of value.
Estimated 2025 tax bill on a median Sunnyvale homestead1,8
- Sunnyvale ISD$5,175/yr
- Town of Sunnyvale$2,094/yr
- Dallas County$975/yr
- Parkland Hospital$959/yr
- Dallas College$482/yr
Realust estimate. Assumes a $565,300 homestead (ACS 2020-2024 median), owner under 65, 2025 rates, no 10% cap savings, no MUD or PID (none found). Exemptions: $140,000 school; 20% town, county, Parkland and college. As a rental with no exemptions, about $12,516.
Base 2025 tax rate: Sunnyvale vs. nearby cities1
- Rowlett + Garland ISD2.51%
- Balch Springs + Mesquite ISD2.44%
- Garland + Garland ISD2.39%
- Mesquite + Mesquite ISD2.35%
- Seagoville + Dallas ISD2.25%
- Dallas + Dallas ISD2.23%
- Sunnyvale + Sunnyvale ISD2.21%
All rates from the Dallas CAD 2025 sheet. Each bar pairs a city with one ISD that serves it. Exemptions differ: Sunnyvale and Dallas give a 20% city homestead exemption; Mesquite gives none.
Estimated monthly costs beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)1,8,10,15,17,18
- Property tax (homestead, 2025 rates)$807/mo
- Electric (Oncor-area average, 1,000 kWh)$152/mo
- Water + sewer (6,000 gal)$127/mo
- HOA (Stoney Creek)$143/mo
- Internet (AT&T Fiber 1 Gig)$70/mo
Realust estimate. Tax as in the tax-bill chart. Electric uses the Oct. 28, 2026 Oncor-area average of 15.20 cents/kWh. Water and sewer use the town's current 2026 rates at 6,000 gallons. HOA applies only in Stoney Creek; dues differ by subdivision. Trash charge, insurance and gas are not included because none was sourced.
Utility providers in Sunnyvale9,10,13,14,15,16,17,22
| Service | Provider | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | Oncor wires; choose a retail provider | Oncor-area average 15.20 cents/kWh (Oct. 2026) |
| Water | Town of Sunnyvale (NTMWD wholesale) | $38.71 minimum incl. 2,000 gal; $3.26 per 1,000 gal to 20,000 |
| Sewer | Town of Sunnyvale | $42.00 minimum; $8.40 per 1,000 gal; winter-averaged, 12,000-gal cap |
| Trash | Republic Services (town contract) | Twice-weekly pickup; monthly charge not confirmed |
| Natural gas | Atmos Energy for town facilities (2010); homes not confirmed | |
| Internet | AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Hotwire, fixed wireless | AT&T 1 Gig $70/mo with AutoPay |
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The tax rate is lower than nearby cities
A home in Sunnyvale pays five taxing units. For 2025 they are Sunnyvale ISD at 1.2169, the town at 0.463, Dallas County at 0.2155, Parkland Hospital at 0.212 and Dallas College at 0.1066, all per $100 of value. The total is about 2.21% before exemptions, the lowest of the nearby city-and-ISD pairs on the Dallas CAD sheet, below Mesquite (2.35%) and Garland (2.39%).
Exemptions cut the bill further. Sunnyvale ISD takes $140,000 off a homestead's value. The town, Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each exempt 20%. Owners 65 and older get $65,000 off from the town, $60,000 more from the school district and $100,000 from each county unit.
The ACS median value for owner-occupied homes is $565,300. At that value, a homestead owes about $9,685 a year in 2025, or $807 a month, an effective rate near 1.71%. The same house as a rental with no exemptions would owe about $12,516.
Watch the 2026 town rate
For tax year 2026, the town proposed 0.522236 per $100, up from 0.463. Its no-new-revenue rate was 0.447548. The town's own statement put the change at about $307 a year on its median homestead. The final vote was scheduled for Sept. 14, 2026; check the adopted rate on your 2026 bill.
Sunnyvale ISD's 2026 rate is also not yet confirmed here. The county's worksheet for the district shows a voter-approval rate of 1.2475.
No MUD or PID found
The Dallas CAD 2025 rate sheet lists no MUD, PID or emergency services district for Sunnyvale, and the town's 2026-27 budget mentions no PID. The town does have two TIRZs covering large areas north and south of town. A TIRZ redirects part of future tax growth to projects; it does not add a line to your bill.
New communities can still carry assessments that appear only in closing documents. Before you buy new construction, ask for the seller's disclosure and check the address on the Dallas CAD site.
Water and sewer: town-run, with yearly increases
The town runs its own water and sewer and buys water from North Texas Municipal Water District at $4.19 per 1,000 gallons. Current 2026 rates start with a $38.71 water minimum and a $42.00 sewer minimum for a standard home, each covering the first 2,000 gallons. After that, water costs $3.26 and sewer $8.40 per 1,000 gallons. Sewer is billed on your December-February average, capped at 12,000 gallons.
At 6,000 gallons a month, that comes to about $127 before trash. Rates step up every year; the 2026-27 budget cites an 8.5% increase effective Jan. 1, 2027. A new account needs a $200 deposit on town sewer, or $150 on septic, plus a $25 fee.
Electric, trash and internet
Oncor delivers power in Sunnyvale, so you choose a retail plan. The Oncor-area average in late October 2026 was 15.20 cents per kWh, about $152 for 1,000 kWh.
Republic Services collects trash on Tuesday and Friday under a town contract. A 95-gallon cart rents for $3.50 a month. For internet, FCC data shows AT&T fiber reaching about 88% of locations, with Spectrum cable nearly everywhere. AT&T lists 1 Gig fiber at $70 a month with AutoPay.
HOA dues and commuting
HOA dues depend on the subdivision. A 2026 Stoney Creek listing shows $1,716 a year, and Stone Canyon East shows $250 a quarter.
Workers average a 32.9-minute commute. Without traffic, Town Hall is about 22 minutes from downtown Dallas, 23 minutes from Rockwall and 50 minutes from DFW Airport. Median gross rent is $1,422, though about 92% of homes are owner-occupied.
Not confirmed yet
- What is the monthly residential trash charge on the town utility bill?
- Does the town charge a stormwater/drainage fee?
- What did the council adopt for the 2026 tax rate on Sept. 14, 2026?
- What share of Sunnyvale parcels sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, especially near Lake Ray Hubbard and its creeks?
- What does homeowners insurance typically cost on a $565,000 home in Sunnyvale?
- What are HOA dues in Homestead Estates and other newer communities?
- What tolls apply on common commutes?
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Sunnyvale, TX?
For 2025, about 2.21% before exemptions: Sunnyvale ISD 1.2169, the town 0.463, Dallas County 0.2155, Parkland 0.212 and Dallas College 0.1066 per $100.
How much are property taxes on a typical Sunnyvale home?
About $9,685 a year ($807 a month) on a $565,300 homestead at 2025 rates, with the standard exemptions. As a rental with no exemptions, about $12,516.
Does Sunnyvale have a homestead exemption?
Yes. The town exempts 20% of a homestead's value and $65,000 for owners 65 and older or disabled. Sunnyvale ISD exempts $140,000, and Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each exempt 20%.
Are there MUDs or PIDs in Sunnyvale?
None appear on the 2025 Dallas CAD rate sheet or in the town's budget. Confirm by address before buying new construction.
Who provides water in Sunnyvale, TX?
The Town of Sunnyvale, using water bought from North Texas Municipal Water District. The current minimum is $38.71 for a standard meter and $42.00 for sewer.
Can I choose my electric provider in Sunnyvale?
Yes. Oncor delivers power, and residents pick a retail electric provider.
Who picks up trash in Sunnyvale?
Republic Services, under contract with the town, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Is fiber internet available in Sunnyvale?
In most of town. FCC data shows AT&T fiber available at about 88% of locations, plus Hotwire and some Spectrum fiber.
Sources (25) · checked Oct 28, 2026
- Dallas Central Appraisal District, 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rates for Dallas County (revised Nov. 5, 2025)
- Dallas County Tax Office, 2025 Tax Rates
- Town of Sunnyvale, Worksheet for Determination of Steps Required for Adoption of Tax Rate (FY 2026-27)
- Town of Sunnyvale, Taxpayer Impact Statement (FY 2026-27)
- Town of Sunnyvale, FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget (updated)
- Town of Sunnyvale, Financial Documents - Financial Transparency
- Dallas County Tax Office, Sunnyvale ISD 2026 truth-in-taxation worksheet backup (run July 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Sunnyvale town, Texas (ACS 2020-2024 5-year)
- Town of Sunnyvale, Rates & Water Resources
- Town of Sunnyvale, Proposed Rate Schedule (water and wastewater)
- Town of Sunnyvale, Ordinance 2025-14 (water and wastewater rates, adopted Sept. 15, 2025)
- Town of Sunnyvale, New Service Forms (utility deposits)
- Town of Sunnyvale, Residential Trash Service
- ComparePower, Sunnyvale electricity rates (plan table updated Oct. 22, 2026)
- ElectricityPlans, Texas electricity rate trends (rates updated Oct. 28, 2026)
- BroadbandMap.com, Internet providers in Sunnyvale, TX (FCC BDC, Dec. 2025 availability)
- AT&T, Fiber in Sunnyvale, TX
- Home listing, Stoney Creek (active under contract, 2026)
- Home listing, Stone Canyon East
- Home listing, Stoney Creek Ph 2C (listed June 19, 2026; Aaron Layman)
- NewHomeSource, Homestead Estates by Chesmar (Sunnyvale)
- Texas Coalition for Affordable Power, Town of Sunnyvale energy and water use summary (calendar 2010)
- OSRM demo server, driving time table from Sunnyvale Town Hall (queried Oct. 28, 2026)
- Wikipedia, Sunnyvale, Texas
- Home listing, Stoney Creek Ph 4A (Place Texas, sold)
What’s coming
Public projects that will change daily life in Sunnyvale: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.
Sunnyvale ISD 2024 bond projects
Sunnyvale ISD broke ground in Oct 2025 on a CTE addition, science lab renovation, auxiliary gym and activity center. A later phase adds childcare and campus renovations.
Why it matters: New career-tech space and facilities for Sunnyvale students.
Rails to Trails, mid-section
Sunnyvale is building a trail on the old rail corridor from Tripp Road to Nance Road, behind and connecting to the Sunnyvale ISD campus. Work began in August 2026.
Why it matters: Off-street walking and biking link to Sunnyvale ISD schools.
I-635/US 80 interchange rebuild
TxDOT's $540M project rebuilds the I-635/US 80 interchange, widens US 80 toward Belt Line Rd. and adds I-635 frontage roads from Town Centre Dr. to Gross Rd. Work began Feb. 2025.
Why it matters: Work zone near Town East Mall until 2029; better US 80 flow after.
Also in Mesquite
US 80 widening through Sunnyvale
TxDOT plans to widen US 80 in two phases from Belt Line Road to Lawson Road. Sunnyvale is relocating water lines ahead of the work, due to wrap up in late 2026.
Why it matters: More lanes on Sunnyvale's main highway link to Mesquite and Forney.
Also in Mesquite
Dallas County homelessness tax vote
County Prop A would raise the tax rate to $0.24865 per $100 from $0.2155 to fund homelessness reduction, incl. mental health treatment, support services and encampment resolution.
Why it matters: Higher county tax bill for Dallas County homeowners if it passes.
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Citywide
PGBT East Branch extension
NTTA is planning an extension of the President George Bush Turnpike about 11 miles south from I-30 to I-20. Sunnyvale has told NTTA its preferred route through town.
Why it matters: Possible new toll road route near Sunnyvale and east Mesquite homes.
Citywide
We track publicly announced projects from official and local news sources. Plans and dates change; dates are targets, not promises. Map locations are approximate. Projects don't affect the Realust Score. Know of a project we're missing? Tell us.
Growth story in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale formed on Feb. 26, 1953, when the farm communities of New Hope, Tripp, Hattersville and Long Creek incorporated together.
Sunnyvale population, 1990-20252,3
1990-2020: decennial Census counts. 2021-2025: Census Bureau July 1 estimates (Vintage 2025), flagged as estimates. NCTCOG's separate Jan 1, 2026 estimate is 9,601 and is not charted.
New housing units permitted by the Town of Sunnyvale7
Census Building Permits Survey; all single-family. 2018, 2024 and 2025 include units imputed by the Census Bureau (2025: 21 of 51 reported). 2026 year-to-date is fully imputed and not shown. 2025 is left out because the Census Bureau estimated most of it.
Sunnyvale ISD enrollment27
Federal (NCES) counts via Ballotpedia. No current district projection was found; Texas Tribune's 2026 state figure is 2,322.
Home communities in Sunnyvale9,10,11,12,13,14,16,26
| Community | Developer | Builders | Planned size | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Creek (incl. Legacy, Preserve) | n/p | Kindred, Beazer, Drees, Windsor | n/p; 1/3- to 1-acre lots, 13-acre lake | Builder sales closed | Town East Blvd west of Collins Rd (266 Hierro Dr) |
| Las Brisas at Stoney Creek | n/p | Kindred, Windsor, Drees | n/p; 1-acre lots | Builder sales closed | Within Stoney Creek |
| Homestead Estates | Chesmar | Chesmar | n/p; Phase 7B 34 lots; 1+ acre lots | Selling from $924,990 | 353 New Hope Rd |
| Stone Canyon | n/p | n/p | n/p | Established (resales) | n/p |
| Anukem Addition (proposed) | n/p | None | ~13.5 acres, SF-1 | Waiver on Nov 9, 2026 agenda | 629 Pecan Creek Dr |
n/p = not published. Lot totals and lots remaining are not published for any Sunnyvale community found.
Where Sunnyvale is growing9,13,14,18,22,24,26,29,39
- 1Stoney Creek
- 2Homestead Estates
- 3Anukem Addition (proposed)
- 4Tom Thumb at Gateway Park
- 5Sunnyvale High School
- 6Jobson Park (improvements filed 2026)
- 7Town Hall
Private-sector jobs by ZIP code near Sunnyvale (2023)37
- Dallas: downtown (75201)202392,848 jobs
- Dallas: Stemmons/Medical District (75247)202353,514 jobs
- Mesquite (75150)202322,571 jobs
- Mesquite (75149)202318,847 jobs
- Garland (75041)202318,795 jobs
- Rockwall (75087)202315,233 jobs
- Forney (75126)202312,124 jobs
- Dallas: Casa View area (75228)202310,331 jobs
- Garland (75043)202310,125 jobs
- Rowlett (75088)20239,532 jobs
- Sunnyvale (75182)20235,598 jobs
Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, March 2023 paid employees. Excludes government jobs and the self-employed. ZIP areas are not city limits.
Read the full growth story guide
Four hamlets, one town
Sunnyvale formed on Feb. 26, 1953, when the farm communities of New Hope, Tripp, Hattersville and Long Creek incorporated together. It sits on US 80 between Mesquite and Garland in far eastern Dallas County.
Growth was slow for decades: about 1,000 people in 1958, 2,228 in 1990 and 2,693 in 2000. In 2000 a federal court ruled that the town's zoning had excluded apartments and small single-family lots.
Population: steady, not explosive
The town nearly doubled between 2000 and 2010, to 5,130, then reached 7,893 at the 2020 Census. Census Bureau estimates show 8,048 in 2021, 8,396 in 2022, 8,574 in 2023, 8,863 in 2024 and 9,008 in July 2025, a gain of about 15% since July 2020.
NCTCOG's count runs higher: 9,601 on Jan. 1, 2026, up 110 in a year. A 2017 Dallas Morning News report said the town could pass 14,000 within 15 years. No current official projection was found, and recent growth is well below that pace.
Housing: large lots, modest permit counts
Census permit data show the town issued 783 housing permits from 2000 to 2009, 662 from 2010 to 2019 and 552 from 2020 to 2025. The peak recent year was 2021, with 134. Every permit since 2000 has been for a single-family home. Census survey data show 91% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Much of the newer housing is on large lots. Stoney Creek, off Town East Boulevard west of Collins Road, has one-third-acre and one-acre lots, a 13-acre private lake and pools; its builders are now sold out. Chesmar's Homestead Estates on New Hope Road is selling one-acre-plus homesites from $924,990, and a 34-lot phase was under construction in 2025-26.
No builder community in the town publishes a lot total. Searches for 'Sunnyvale' new homes mostly return communities in Mesquite, Plano, Celina and other cities, so confirm the address is inside town limits and in Sunnyvale ISD.
What is driving it
Roads come first. TxDOT plans to widen US 80 from Belt Line Road to Lawson Road from four to six main lanes, at an estimated $348 million, with letting set for September 2028. NTTA is studying the President George Bush Turnpike's East Branch, an 11-mile tollway from I-30 to I-20; the town favors a depressed route away from Lake Ray Hubbard. No construction date is set.
Retail arrived in December 2025, when Tom Thumb opened a roughly 59,000 sq ft store at Gateway Park on Belt Line Road. More shops, a bank and clinics filed plans there in 2026. State filings also show new warehouse space along US 80 and Long Creek Road. The town's new Imagine Sunnyvale comprehensive plan is up for adoption on Nov. 9, 2026.
Schools: steady growth, bond passed
Sunnyvale ISD had 527 students in 2005-06. After voters approved a high school in 2007, the district stopped sending older students to Mesquite ISD, and enrollment rose every year to 2,317 in 2023-24. It was 2,306 in 2024-25 and 2,322 in 2026 state data.
Voters have passed every recent bond: $25 million in 2007, $16.8 million in 2011, $43.2 million in 2017 and $95.74 million in November 2024. The 2024 package pays for career and technical classrooms, an auxiliary gym, an intermediate school addition, an activity center and storm repairs.
Values and incomes
Census survey data show the median owner-estimated home value rising from $304,000 (2011-2015) to $380,400 (2015-2019) and $565,300 (2020-2024). Median household income rose from $124,911 to $170,348 over the same periods.
These are five-year averages for a small town, with wide margins of error. They are not current sale prices.
Not confirmed yet
- What will the Imagine Sunnyvale future land use map allow, especially on minimum lot sizes and along US 80?
- Which PGBT East Branch alignment will NTTA pick, and when could construction start?
- How many lots remain in Homestead Estates and other active sections?
- Does Sunnyvale ISD have a current enrollment projection from Templeton Demographics?
- Will the youth sports complex at Gateway Park be built?
- How many jobs will the new warehouse buildings on US 80 and Long Creek Road bring?
Questions people ask
What is the population of Sunnyvale, Texas?
The Census Bureau estimated 9,008 residents on July 1, 2025. NCTCOG estimated 9,601 on Jan. 1, 2026. The 2020 Census counted 7,893.
How fast is Sunnyvale growing?
About 15% from July 2020 to July 2025 by Census estimates, roughly 240 people a year.
How many new homes are being built in Sunnyvale?
The town permitted 552 homes from 2020 to 2025, all single-family, per the Census Building Permits Survey. The peak was 134 in 2021.
Are there new-construction homes in Sunnyvale?
Chesmar's Homestead Estates on New Hope Road was selling homes on one-acre-plus lots from $924,990 in October 2026. Stoney Creek's builders are sold out.
Is the US 80 widening through Sunnyvale happening?
TxDOT lists a $348 million project to widen US 80 from Belt Line Road to Lawson Road to six main lanes, with letting estimated for September 2028.
Did the Sunnyvale ISD bond pass?
Yes. Voters approved all three propositions, $95.74 million in total, on Nov. 5, 2024.
Does Sunnyvale have a grocery store?
Tom Thumb opened at 3400 N. Belt Line Rd in Gateway Park on Dec. 17, 2025.
What school district serves Sunnyvale, Texas?
Sunnyvale ISD, with an elementary, intermediate, middle and high school. It had 2,322 students in 2026 state data.
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