At a Glance
Median Income
$36,875
$22,462 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
Zillow: $307,599
Median Rent
$1,136/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
24.7% smoking rate
How Sunny Side Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunny Side's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunny Side a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunny Side residents earn a median household income of $36,875 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,462. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,503 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunny Side is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,599. Median rent is $1,136/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
2.1% of adults in Sunny Side hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunny Side has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,875
Per Capita$22,462
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$3,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$1,136
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$307,599
Housing Units81
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death14,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation930 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunny Side was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.554 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.