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Crime in Sunnyside summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sunnyside. Key points include:
There were 465 total crimes in Sunnyside in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sunnyside is 2,866.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sunnyside is 277.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sunnyside is 2,589.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sunnyside is 35.28% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Sunnyside Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sunnyside / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 465 | 2,866.8 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 277.4 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 12.3 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 55.5 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 185.0 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 420 | 2,589.4 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 44 | 271.3 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 321 | 1,979.0 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 55 | 339.1 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sunnyside summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sunnyside. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sunnyside is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sunnyside is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sunnyside is $322,237.
The median income in Sunnyside is $60,923.
Sunnyside's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sunnyside Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sunnyside | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 81 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sunnyside, WA Weather
The average high in Sunnyside is 65.3° and the average low is 39.8°.
There are 28.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 7.0 inches of precipitation each year with 8.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sunnyside |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 28.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 7.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 8.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sunnyside Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sunnyside
The current population in Sunnyside is 16,277. The population has increased 6.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,277 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 16,329 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 16,329 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 16,343 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 16,703 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 16,559 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 16,442 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 16,248 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 16,217 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 16,204 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 16,038 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 15,940 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 15,775 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 15,602 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 15,350 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sunnyside
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Sunnyside is:
14.9% White with 2,426 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 143 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 62 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 17 Other residents.
0.8% Two Or More with 125 Two Or More residents.
82.7% Hispanic with 13,453 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sunnyside | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.9% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 82.7% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sunnyside
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Sunnyside is 49.2% female with 8,003 female residents.
Sunnyside is 50.8% male with 8,274 male residents.
| Gender | Sunnyside | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sunnyside for adults over 25
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30.0% of adults in Sunnyside completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Sunnyside completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Sunnyside completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Sunnyside completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Sunnyside completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Sunnyside completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Sunnyside completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Sunnyside completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Sunnyside completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sunnyside | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 30.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sunnyside, Washington
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4.0% of households in Sunnyside earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Sunnyside earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Sunnyside earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Sunnyside earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Sunnyside earn $35,000 to $49,999.
26.2% of households in Sunnyside earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Sunnyside earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Sunnyside earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Sunnyside earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Sunnyside earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sunnyside | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.2% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







