Living in Sunnyslope, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunnyslope · Census data 2020–2024
Sunnyslope has 3,706 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $135,769 (38% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $714,200, the median rent is $1,306/month.
Sunnyslope at a glance
- Population
- 3,706
- Median age
- 44.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $135,769State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $714,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,306/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Sunnyslope a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sunnyslope
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunnyslope the median home value is $714,200, 115% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,839 a month in housing costs.
Sunnyslope median household income
The median household income in Sunnyslope is $135,769 and the income per person is $68,110. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Sunnyslope: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,500
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.63
Sunnyslope demographics
- Population
- 3,706
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 1,400
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunnyslope ›
Education in Sunnyslope
51.7% of adults 25 and older in Sunnyslope have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunnyslope
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Sunnyslope vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope | 3,706 | $135,769 | $714,200 | $1,306 |
| Wenatchee | 35,484 | $73,040 | $433,700 | $1,248 |
| Cashmere | 3,304 | $64,053 | $442,900 | $1,063 |
| East Wenatchee | 14,199 | $77,558 | $429,200 | $1,327 |
| South Wenatchee | 1,226 | $63,929 | $249,100 | $1,362 |
| Entiat | 1,284 | $76,111 | $364,500 | $1,375 |
| Rock Island | 1,251 | $69,861 | $273,500 | $1,143 |
| Leavenworth | 2,569 | $69,943 | $617,000 | $1,159 |
| Waterville | 1,250 | $78,589 | $262,000 | $1,200 |
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What is the median household income in Sunnyslope, WA?
The median household income in Sunnyslope is $135,769, 38% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sunnyslope?
The median home value in Sunnyslope is $714,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Sunnyslope?
The median gross rent in Sunnyslope is $1,306 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Sunnyslope, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sunnyslope?
The median age in Sunnyslope is 44.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Sunnyslope?
The average commute to work in Sunnyslope is 18 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunnyslope?
The unemployment rate in Sunnyslope is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunnyslope?
51.7% of adults in Sunnyslope 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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