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Sunnyside, NY
Sunnyside · Queens County · NY 11104
Updated June 21, 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
BSchools
73/100
CQuietness
60/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
90/100
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
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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