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Sunnyside

City in New York, United States

Overview

Sunnyside is a lively, historic neighborhood in western Queens, New York City, famous for its tree-shaded streets, diverse cuisine, and close-knit community feel. It offers fast subway access to Midtown Manhattan while maintaining its own identity with parks and local businesses. The neighborhood combines classic architecture with modern amenities, making it ideal for families, young professionals, and visitors seeking a local experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
16,375
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.74°, -73.94°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$3,700
Local Cost
$2,770
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1311 mm
Internet Speed
353 Mbps
Upload
80 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
198
Coworking
4
Cafes
83
Nightlife
56
Parks
55
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1629.0
Airport
NYS
Distance
3 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 94/100.

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