Sunnyside, NY

Sunnyside, NY

Updated April 28, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Sunnyside, New York

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Verdict

$679K

Median Price

90/100

Walk Score

7.3/10

Schools

10 min

to Midtown Manhattan, NY

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
CQuietness
60/100
BSchools
73/100
AWalkability
90/100
ACommute
100/100
WYLT Score68/100

Our Take

Sunnyside offers excellent walkability and a short subway ride to Midtown, making it great for commuters. Housing prices are high but the area has solid schools and low flood risk. Noise from the subway and limited parking can be annoying for some.

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The Good

  • Excellent walkability and bikeability
  • 10‑minute subway to Midtown Manhattan
  • Strong public school options
  • Low flood risk

Real Talk

  • !Housing costs are high relative to median income
  • !Rent can be steep, especially for larger units
  • !Subway noise can bleed into apartments
  • !Limited street parking and few bike racks
  • $High property taxes in Queens
  • $Elevated homeowners or condo insurance
  • $Monthly maintenance or building fees

Best For

young professionalscommutersfamilies with childrenstudents

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Sunnyside, NY

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

Verify with real-time data

Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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