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Sunnyside, WA


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Sunnyside, Washington

Sunnyside, Washington, in Yakima county, is 30 miles SE of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 139 miles NE of Portland, Oregon. The city is included in the Yakima metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,905 people lived in Sunnyside.

The People and Families of Sunnyside

In Sunnyside, about 49% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Sunnyside is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sunnyside had a median family income of $28,304.

Political Inclinations

Sunnyside residents donated more money ($2,880) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Sunnyside Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Sunnyside are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Sunnyside, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Sunnyside, WA

Comparing Sunnyside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens24
Female Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents78
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime12

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