NEIGHBORHOOD
Sunnyside
Texas · Houston · 25,946 residents · 6.511 sq mi
The short version
Sunnyside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $170,279. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Houston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Sunnyside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
25,946
Population density
3,985 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,474
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,233
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
Information10.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Other services5.6%
Public administration5%
Retail trade4.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction0.8%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$170,279
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,255
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.6%
55.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(684)
Black71.7%(18,598)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(5,885)
Asian0.1%(38)
Other2.9%(741)
Diversity Score54.2%(14,051)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(684)
Black71.7%(18,598)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(5,885)
Asian0.1%(38)
Other2.9%(741)
Diversity Score54.2%(14,051)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
Female
56.1%
Foreign born
10.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Sunnyside, Houston, Texas?
Sunnyside, Houston, Texas has about 25,946 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Sunnyside, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Sunnyside, Houston, Texas earns about $37,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sunnyside, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Sunnyside, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $170,279, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.
How educated are people in Sunnyside, Houston, Texas?
About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyside, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sunnyside, Houston, Texas?
About 40.7% of people in Sunnyside, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024