Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
16%
Sunnyside
Sunnyside, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,054
Population
47,937
Renter Mix
82% Rent
A progressive Queens neighborhood minutes from Brooklyn and Manhattan
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Sunnyside, a historic neighborhood in Queens, has a reputation of being an affordable place to live while still offering convenient access to Manhattan and Brooklyn. Rentals tend to be reasonably priced by New York standards, with numerous apartments, houses, and condos for rent. Great schools paired with peaceful streets make Sunnyside an ideal spot to settle down outside of the big city. Multiple subway stops along Queens Boulevard and another on Roosevelt Avenue make it easy to get around New York without having to walk far for a ride. The ride to Times Square is just fifteen minutes via the 7 Train.
The neighborhood is also known for its progressive nature and artsy vibe with art galleries, studios, and public art lining the streets. Sunnyside’s population is incredibly diverse, displayed through the cultures that make up the community. Find a plethora of restaurants serving international cuisines representing all parts of the world scattered throughout town as well as festivals and events taking place throughout the year.
Explore the City
The Lowery is one of many Sunnyside hotspots
The Sunnyside Arch was built in 1983
A shady neighborhood street in Sunnyside
Family-friendly Sunnyside is a walkable neighborhood
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,377
Average: $94,779
Education
20,547
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,839
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sunnyside has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
82%
Non-Renters
18%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunnyside, NY is $1,889 for a studio, $2,054 for one bedroom, $2,682 for two bedrooms, and $3,804 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunnyside has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,054/month
626 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,279/month
548 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sunnyside, NY is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gantry Plaza State Park
- Queensbridge Park
- Travers Park
- McCarren Park
- Socrates Sculpture Park
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.