Sunnyside, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
16,329 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,350 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$207,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$520 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$875 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yakima County
4
Yakima Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yakima County
7
Yakima Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 34
Feb 1 1 38
Mar 1 0 46
Apr 1 0 52
May 1 0 60
Jun 1 0 67
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 64
Oct 1 0 52
Nov 1 1 41
Dec 1 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Washington Elementary
<1 miles, NW · 3.2star
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 2.3star
Harrison Middle School
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
SHS Graduation Alliance
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
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Colleges

Heritage University
19 miles, NW · 1.9star
Perry Technical Institute
31 miles, NW · 3.2star
Yakima Valley College
31 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Astria Sunnyside Hospital
<1 miles, N · 2.3star
Prosser Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE · 3.2star
Astria Toppenish Hospital
15 miles, NW · 4.1star
Astria Regional Medical Center
31 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
42 miles, SE · 1star
Portland International Airport
134 miles, W · 3.7star
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