How long is the commute from Sunnyside, WA?
Workers who live in Sunnyside, WA take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in Sunnyside get to work
| Means of transportation | Sunnyside | Yakima County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±6.4 points) | 78.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.6% (±5.5 points) | 11.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±2.5 points) | 7.3% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Sunnyside, the average commute is not measurably different from Yakima County (20.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sunnyside, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Yakima County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Yakima County, Sunnyside ranks 3 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 285 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sunnyside
| Vehicles available | Sunnyside | Yakima County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±5.6 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.1% (±4.8 points) | 25.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±6.2 points) | 34.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.0% (±6.6 points) | 35.0% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Sunnyside, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Yakima County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sunnyside
| Sunnyside | Yakima County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±2.5 points) | 7.3% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±2.8 points) | 94.4% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±5.0 points) | 89.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sunnyside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Yakima County (89.5%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sunnyside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside | — | 24.6 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Grandview | 6.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mabton | 7.2 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Granger | 9.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Prosser | 14 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Zillah | 14 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Toppenish | 15 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wapato | 22 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Moxee | 25 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Yakima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mabton | 29.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 2 | Ahtanum | 25.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Sunnyside | 24.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Granger | 23.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Zillah | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Tieton | 22.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Toppenish | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Wapato | 21.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Moxee | 21.2 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Yakima County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sunnyside
How long is the average commute in Sunnyside?
Workers who live in Sunnyside, WA take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sunnyside without a car?
9.4% of households in Sunnyside have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sunnyside?
3.2% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Sunnyside worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunnyside city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunnyside city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunnyside city, Washington
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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