What are the schools like in Cupertino, CA?

Cupertino is served primarily by Cupertino Union. The district operates 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.5:1.

What is the median household income in Cupertino?

The median household income in Cupertino, CA is $223,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Cupertino, CA?

Cupertino has an average high temperature of 59.0°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches.

Cupertino, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cupertino, CA affordable or expensive?

Cupertino's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cupertino is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cupertino, CA?

Cupertino has a violent crime rate of 111.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1566.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cupertino, CA a Good Place to Live?

Cupertino is a mid-sized city of 59,763 in California, with a median household income of $223,667 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Cupertino stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Cupertino is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cupertino city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.9

Cupertino's overall cost of living index is 112.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cupertino costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cupertino, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$223,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cupertino's violent crime rate is 111.8 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

111.8 /100k

Property Crime

1566.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cupertino is served primarily by Cupertino Union. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cupertino, CA	National Avg
School District	Cupertino Union	—
Elementary Schools	18	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	82.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cupertino sees average highs of 59.0°F in January and 76.9°F in July, with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cupertino, CA
Average High — January	59.0°F
Average High — July	76.9°F
Annual Precipitation	17.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cupertino, CA	National Avg
Population	59,763	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	22.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	70.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Cupertino

Cupertino, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95014

Cupertino vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cupertino, CA affordable or expensive?

Cupertino's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cupertino roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Cupertino, CA?

Cupertino's violent crime rate is 111.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1566.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cupertino?

Public schools in Cupertino are operated by Cupertino Union. The district has 18 elementary, 5 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1. 82.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cupertino, CA a good place to live?

Cupertino, CA has a population of 59,763, a median household income of $223,667, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cupertino?

Cupertino averages 59.0°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cupertino?

Cupertino, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95014.

What is the population of Cupertino?

The population of Cupertino, California is 59,763 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cupertino?

Key numbers for living in Cupertino: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $223,667, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cupertino side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.