At a Glance
Median Income
$114,500
$41,076 per capita
Home Value
$489,300
Zillow: $513,830
Median Rent
$1,530/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
9.9% smoking rate
How Sunnyside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunnyside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunnyside a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunnyside residents earn a median household income of $114,500 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,076. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunnyside is $489,300 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $513,830. Median rent is $1,530/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
37.0% of adults in Sunnyside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunnyside has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population5,003
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density2,633/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born18.7%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,500
Per Capita$41,076
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A
Home Value$489,300
Rent$1,530
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$513,830
Housing Units1,546
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation320 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunnyside was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
18.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.