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Sunnyside, WA Area Guide

Enjoy the pastoral feel of this big-hearted small town

Rural Suburban Close-Knit Diverse Welcoming Scenic Pastoral Mountain Views Affordable Agricultural

Situated in the heart of the Yakima Valley, Sunnyside is a pastoral town surrounded by Washington’s wine country. The aptly named Sunnyside enjoys 300 days of sunshine every year as well as an abundance of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. Sunnyside is defined by its lush hillsides, vineyards, orchards, and pastures in addition to its close-knit community.

A host of special events bring the community together in Sunnyside, including the annual Lighted Farm Implement Parade, Cinco de Mayo celebration, Sunshine Days Parade, and the Sunnyside Summer Ale Fest. Sunnyside’s quaint downtown area serves as a gathering place for the community as well, with rows of specialty shops, restaurants, and small businesses. Major destinations in the Pacific Northwest, such as Seattle, Spokane, and Portland, are located within a three-hour drive from Sunnyside. Getting around from Sunnyside is easy with access to I-82.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunnyside, WA is $654 for a studio, $735 for one bedroom, $755 for two bedrooms, and $1,090 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunnyside has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$735/month
579 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sunnyside, WA is for everyday living.

Fairly walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Pioneer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sun Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Harrison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Sierra Vista Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Sunnyside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

SHS Graduation Alliance

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field

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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.