NEIGHBORHOOD
Sunnyside
New York · New York · 46,879 residents · 1.71 sq mi
The short version
With 46,879 people, Sunnyside is a neighborhood in New York. 22% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 47%. There are 27,431 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $636,793. About 47% of adults have finished a four-year degree. These figures are approximated by combining the 18 census tracts that make up Sunnyside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
46,879
Population density
27,431 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.71 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,706
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,388
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Other services6.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Public administration4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Retail trade4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$636,793
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,931
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.7%
78.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.21 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(14,599)
Black2.5%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(17,410)
Asian26.1%(12,212)
Other3.2%(1,489)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(14,599)
Black2.5%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(17,410)
Asian26.1%(12,212)
Other3.2%(1,489)
Diversity Score
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
46.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Sunnyside, New York, New York?
Sunnyside, New York, New York has about 46,879 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Sunnyside, New York, New York?
The typical household in Sunnyside, New York, New York earns about $81,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sunnyside, New York, New York expensive?
In Sunnyside, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $636,793, and the typical rent is about $1,931 a month.
How educated are people in Sunnyside, New York, New York?
About 47.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyside, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sunnyside, New York, New York?
About 12.9% of people in Sunnyside, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024