Sunnyside Neighborhood, San Francisco CA

About Sunnyside Neighborhood

Sunnyside is a residential suburb of the city, strengthened by its long-time residents and Neighborhood Association. But its location offers residents big city amenities and a true reflection of inimitable San Francisco charm.

The Sunnyside neighborhood hugs Highway 280 on its southern border, and is tucked cozily between six other unique San Francisco neighborhoods, each lending to its popularity and diverse offerings.

The homes in Sunnyside were primarily built between the early 1900s through 1941, with a small amount of development in the 1960s. The neighborhood is heavy with homeowners living in mostly single-family abodes, ranging from Victorian to stucco homes in both detached and row house styles. There is also a spread of duplexes and multi-family properties, popular with investors and renters.

History of Sunnyside Neighborhood

Sunnyside was founded in 1891 by oost, who made his riches through a contract to dredge the Panama Canal. On April 27, 1892, he inaugurated the city's first electrical railway (SF&SMRR) from downtown through Sunnyside to the Baden stockyards in San Mateo County to send tourists out to Sunnyside "the Magnificent."

Demographics of Sunnyside Neighborhood

Sunnyside has a population of 7,827 people, with a median age of 42.8. Males account for 50.58 percent of the total, while females account for 49.43 percent. In Sunnyside, US-born citizens make up 56.08 percent of the population, while non-US-born citizens make up 31.37 percent. Additionally, non-citizens make up 12.54 percent of the population.

Transportation in Sunnyside Neighborhood

Sunnyside is conveniently located to transportation including I-280, as well as nearby Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations just outside its formal borders in both Glen Park and Balboa Park, with multiple additional public transit lines running through and around the neighborhood.

Politics in Sunnyside Neighborhood

Sunnyside is in the 14th percentile for safety, which means that 86% of cities are safer while 14% are more hazardous. Only the proper boundaries of Sunnyside are considered in this research. For a list of surrounding cities, see the table below. During a typical year, crime in Sunnyside is 52.94 per 1,000 residents.

Lifestyle in Sunnyside Neighborhood

Sunnyside is located in San Francisco County and is considered one of California's nicest places to live. Sunnyside people enjoy a combination of urban and suburban living, with the majority of residents owning their houses. There are numerous bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks in Sunnyside.

Schools in Sunnyside Neighborhood

City College of San Francisco possesses the entire southwestern corner of the neighborhood, and boasts being one of the largest city community colleges in the nation. The facilities, resources and curriculums attract a massive number of students, infusing the neighborhood with a college-life buzz.

Real estate in Sunnyside Neighborhood

Average days on market for homes in Sunnyside, San Francisco was 7 days this month and 4 days last year.

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