At a Glance
Median Income
$53,350
$18,554 per capita
Home Value
$207,200
Zillow: $320,990
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
277/100K
2,639/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
54.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
14.9% 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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunnyside residents earn a median household income of $53,350 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,554. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,385 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunnyside is $207,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,990. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Sunnyside reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,639/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Sunnyside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
54.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunnyside has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population16,329
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density2,163/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born31.2%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,350
Per Capita$18,554
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A
Home Value$207,200
Rent$1,065
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$320,990
Housing Units4,661
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent277/100K
Property2,639/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain7.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation735 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+54.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Sunnyside was founded in 1902.
The median home in Sunnyside was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
31.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.