City profile
Sunnyside, WA
Benton County · Population 16,277
Sunnyside is a town in Benton County, WA with about 16,277 residents and a typical home value near $241,000. It is 132 miles from Tacoma, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
44°F
Summer avg
67°F
Sunny days / yr
155
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$240,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,476
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
94
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Landslide, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
134 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
16,277
Black population
0.2%
County
Benton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 16,277 residents
- Typical home value about $241,000
- 132 miles from Tacoma, WA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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