Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
36%
Over 65
10%
Sunnyside
Sunnyside, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$736
Population
16,864
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Enjoy the pastoral feel of this big-hearted small town
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Suburban
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,815
Average: $64,613
Education
943
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,122
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sunnyside has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
4%
Other Education
96%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunnyside, WA is $655 for a studio, $736 for one bedroom, $756 for two bedrooms, and $1,090 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunnyside has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$736/month
579 Sq Ft
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
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
635 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
635 Students
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
566 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
448 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
848 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
624 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,181 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.