Living in Sunnyside, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunnyside · Census data 2020–2024
Sunnyside has 4,639 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $114,135 (15% higher than the California median), the median home value is $539,000, the median rent is $1,324/month.
Sunnyside at a glance
- Population
- 4,639
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $114,135State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $539,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,324/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Sunnyside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the California median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Sunnyside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunnyside the median home value is $539,000, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,785 a month in housing costs.
Sunnyside median household income
The median household income in Sunnyside is $114,135 and the income per person is $40,357. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sunnyside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,483
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.23
Sunnyside demographics
- Population
- 4,639
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 1,437
- Foreign-born
- 16.9%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunnyside ›
Education in Sunnyside
35% of adults 25 and older in Sunnyside have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunnyside
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Sunnyside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside | 4,639 | $114,135 | $539,000 | $1,324 |
| Calwa | 1,862 | $65,247 | $205,900 | $1,228 |
| Malaga | 780 | $62,663 | $217,500 | $1,440 |
| Tarpey Village | 3,106 | $90,313 | $345,900 | $2,163 |
| Mayfair | 5,044 | $62,191 | $283,300 | $1,260 |
| Fresno | 545,970 | $70,991 | $374,800 | $1,421 |
| Clovis | 124,725 | $99,241 | $482,700 | $1,792 |
| Fowler | 7,094 | $66,983 | $379,800 | $1,218 |
| Del Rey | 1,654 | $56,544 | $222,500 | $742 |
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What is the median household income in Sunnyside, CA?
The median household income in Sunnyside is $114,135, 15% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sunnyside?
The median home value in Sunnyside is $539,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sunnyside?
The median gross rent in Sunnyside is $1,324 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Sunnyside, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the California median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Sunnyside?
The median age in Sunnyside is 38.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sunnyside?
The average commute to work in Sunnyside is 27 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunnyside?
The unemployment rate in Sunnyside is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunnyside?
35% of adults in Sunnyside have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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