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Sunnyvale vs Dallas

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Sunnyvale
Dallas Co. · $632K
90
A · Excellent
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average

Sunnyvale or Dallas?

Sunnyvale scores 90 and Dallas scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Sunnyvale comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, affordability and growth. Dallas comes out ahead on market and commute. The median home is $306K in Dallas and $632K in Sunnyvale.

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Realust Score SunnyvaleDallas
Prosperity 97 66
Schools 91 76
Safety 82 49
Lifestyle 89 81
Market 64 71
Affordability 83 77
Commute 56 70
Growth 78 64
What's comingSunnyvaleDallas
Projects on the way519
Under construction311
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year03
All Sunnyvale projects →All Dallas projects →

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HousingSunnyvaleDallas
Median Home Price$632,167$305,765
Price Per Sq Ft$223$245
Starter Home Price$513,000$285,000
Premium Home Price$1,685,000$1,500,000
Sale To List Ratio98.9%96.9%
% Single Family89.8%68.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$3,502$1,694
Median Rent (1BR)$2,766$1,183
Median Rent (2BR)$5,027$2,005
Median Rent (3BR)$7,349$5,921
Rent Yoy Change—0%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%1.4%
Housing Affordability Score6.74
Avg Sq Ft3,622 sq ft2,215 sq ft
Avg Beds4.33.2
Avg HOA Fee$115$557
% With HOA45.8%32.7%
% With Pool15.3%23.1%
Avg Lot Size161,445 sq ft—
Avg Year Built20071983
Avg Baths42.9
Avg Baths Full3.32.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%22.9%
% With Garage89.8%68.9%
% New Construction42.4%15.5%
% Price Reduced6.8%18.4%
% Foreclosure0%0.1%
% Pending5.1%9.1%
% Contingent6.8%4%
Avg Price Reduction$56,900$26,739
% Single Story40.7%48.2%
% With Fireplace61%53.5%
% With Central Air50.8%70.7%
% Waterfront1.7%1.4%
Avg Garage Size2.61.9
Price Per Bedroom$199,542$125,782
Price Per Bathroom$212,475$139,314
Avg Home Age1943
Realtor Median Days on Market81 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$715,000$399,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$223$245
Realtor Median Rent$3,395$1,737
Inventory Active403,853
Inventory Total484,876
Inventory Pending81,023
% Under Contract16.7%21%
New Listings Monthly81,052
Inventory Change (month)-13.5%0.6%
Price Change (1 yr)0.8%-1.7%
Price 1yr Ago$627,115$310,919
Price Change (5 yr)21.8%10.8%
Price 5yr Ago$519,080$276,012
Monthly Sales Volume3583
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,576
Rent 5yr Change—22.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,282
Momentum 20204656
Momentum 20214656
Momentum 20225159
Momentum 20237764
Momentum 20246561
Momentum 20256766
Momentum (1 yr)5.27.1
Momentum (5 yr)61.715.7
EconomySunnyvaleDallas
Median Household Income$170,348$70,518
Avg Household Income$196,639$110,876
Per Capita Income$60,890$45,811
% Income Under $25K10.5%16.6%
% Income $25K–$50K3.5%18.7%
% Income $50K–$75K8.6%17.9%
% Income $75K–$100K5.5%12.6%
% Income $100K–$150K13.8%14.3%
% Income $150K Plus58.2%19.8%
Poverty Rate6%16.7%
Unemployment Rate7%4.9%
Job Growth 1yr3.2%0%
Jobs Score7.36
SchoolsSunnyvaleDallas
Primary School DistrictSunnyvale ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating9.34.8
State Ranking Percentile98.0248.7
# Elementary Schools2152
# Middle Schools142
# High Schools139
Student Teacher Ratio14.3:114.9:1
Graduation Rate98.9%85.5%
Niche Schools Score8.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate72.2%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %51%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %71.4%18.9%
Dropout Rate0%11.8%
Graduating Class Size1859,309
SafetySunnyvaleDallas
Overall Crime Rate10.4 per 1K37.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.3 per 1K5.9 per 1K
Assault Rate101.7 per 100K440.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate0 per 100K168.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate8.2 per 1K31.3 per 1K
Burglary Rate90.4 per 100K464.1 per 100K
Theft Rate813.5 per 100K1,787.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate259.9 per 100K1,100.5 per 100K
Safety GradeB+C
Safety Score31.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K10.7 per 100K
Rape Rate11.3 per 100K35.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleSunnyvaleDallas
# Movie Theaters18
# Libraries432
# Museums341
Nightlife Score4.78
Family Friendly Score8.76.7
Health Fitness Score7.36
Outdoor Activities Score66.7
Commute Score46.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelRuralUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4060+
# Grocery Stores1347
# Coffee Shops5460+
# Hospitals3660+
# Bars3060+
# Pharmacies4260+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationSunnyvaleDallas
Avg Commute Time33 min26 min
% Drive Alone77.5%68.5%
% Carpool8.6%11.4%
% Public Transit0%2.3%
% Work From Home13.9%14%
Transit Score—36
Walkability Score941
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2547
Distance Downtown Dallas16.6 mi0.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.2 mi18.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport40 min20 min
Distance Love Field23.4 mi7.6 mi
EV Stations11148
EV Level2 Ports24373
EV Dc Fast Ports345
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max3494
Walk % Walkable042
Walk Score Points940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsSunnyvaleDallas
Population8,3361,307,930
Population Density504.23,850.9
Population Growth 5yr28.6%-1.7%
Median Age43.333.4
% Under 1828%23.9%
% Age 18–246.5%9.7%
% Age 25–346.4%18.8%
% Age 35–4412.2%13.7%
% Age 45–5413.4%11.5%
% Age 55–6414.9%10.6%
% Age 65+18.6%11.8%
Avg Household Size3.242.42
% Family Households90.8%54.2%
% Homeownership91.5%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher96.4%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher57.2%38.2%
% Graduate Degree28.5%14.9%
% White50.6%35%
% Black10.4%23.2%
% Asian24.1%3.9%
% South Asian22.2%1%
% Hispanic Latino14.4%42.6%
% Native American0.1%1%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races12.1%21.8%
% Other Race2.7%15%
% Foreign Born20.3%23.4%
% Moved Last Year11.2%15.5%
% Renters8.5%57.6%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr88.8%84.5%
% From Out Of State1.1%2.3%
% From Different County2.7%3.1%
% From Abroad0.3%1.3%
% Families With Kids38.5%27.7%
% Married Couples82.5%34.6%
% Single Parent0%7.3%
% Living Alone7.8%37.4%
% Seniors Living Alone4.3%8.7%
% With Broadband98.7%90.9%
% With Computer99.4%95.7%
% Male52.9%50%
% Female47.1%50%
Total Households2,573533,915