Sunnyside, Washington · ZIP 98944

Sunnyside — ZIP 98944

Sunnyside (98944) scores 60/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $328K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share5%

Property crime share95%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency22%

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby7

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index70/100

Typical home value$328K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$328K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,686

Violent Crime

771

Property Crime

3,915

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Yakima County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Washington Elementary	PK–05	602	33%	39%
Pioneer Elementary School	PK–05	602	28%	31%
Harrison Middle School	06–08	820	24%	43%
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School	PK–05	575	21%	30%
Sunnyside High School	09–12	2,122	14%	56%
Sierra Vista Middle School	06–08	549	13%	28%
Sun Valley Elementary School	PK–KG	474	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

24,048

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

28.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98944 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98944 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98944 is approximately $328K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98944 in Sunnyside has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.