Sunnyside Neighborhood

Is Sunnyside a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe449

Medium683

Low1455

Other1874

256 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape50

Child involved192

Assault43

Other19

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance near Pierce Drive. A caller reported that her boyfriend had thrown her out and would not let her back inside to get her children, and later claimed his parents had taken the children and that he was inside with another woman. No weapons were reported, and the caller said she would be waiting outside for officers.	Pierce Dr, Clovis, CA 93612	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies monitored a gray Toyota traveling on Highway 180 near Fresno after reporting an unreadable license plate. A plate sounding like (license_plate withheld) (number withheld) was later checked and appeared current to a 1998 Toyota registered out of San Joaquin, with no wants reported.	CA-180, Fresno, CA	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a BOLO for a reportedly stolen dark green 2001 Acura MDX taken from the area of Balch and Waverly and last seen about 2–3 hours earlier. License plate: (number withheld).	E Balch Ave & S Waverly Ln, Fresno, CA 93727	Stolen Vehicle
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to conduct a welfare check near South Duke Avenue after reports of a young man who came to a woman’s door crying and then walked away, with the caller later indicating he might be near nearby bushes. The man was described as an unarmed male in his early twenties wearing a (description withheld) and shorts.	S Duke Ave, Fresno, CA 93727	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near Liberty and Fifth Street on a heavily loaded vehicle reportedly carrying five occupants.	S Fifth St & E Liberty Ave, Fresno, CA 93702	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies reported a vehicle pursuit involving an unknown-color minivan suspected of reckless driving and failing to yield near Fountain Way and North Cedar Avenue in Fresno. The vehicle was believed to have been stopped in the area, with officers noting a possible line of fire along Fountain Way.	N Cedar Ave & E Fountain Way, Fresno, CA 93726	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a white Chevy Malibu speeding and driving without lights near 15th Street and Shields Avenue before it made a U-turn and was lost from view. The situation appears to involve a possible traffic violation and reckless driving.	E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Bulldog Lane involving a silver Toyota. The vehicle’s registration, associated with Yuba City and Las Vegas, reportedly returned clear and current.	Bulldog Ln, Fresno, CA 93740	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported commercial alarm at an auto business near the 2500 block of North Washington Avenue, involving a northwest shop motion sensor activation with no audio or video confirmation.	E Washington Ave, Fresno, CA 93701	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near East Kings Canyon Road for a person who believed they were being followed.	E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93727	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$475,151

Average Rent

$2,070

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Sunnyside is an urban neighborhood in Fresno, California, with housing mainly built between 1970 and the present, including single-family homes and apartments.

The vacancy rate is low at 2.8%, indicating strong demand and limited housing availability.

UrbanMixed HousingEstablished

Quick Facts

Urban Neighborhood	Based on population density

Housing market and real estate character

Sunnyside's housing includes medium to small single-family homes and apartment complexes, with a mix of owners and renters.

Housing Age	Built mostly between 1970 and present

What buyers will notice right away

Includes single-family homes and apartments supporting varied lifestyles.

Tight housing supply reflects strong demand.

Families & Lifestyle

Sunnyside is recognized as a college student-friendly neighborhood with diverse occupations.

Student Friendly — Ranks higher than 86.3% of California neighborhoods for college student living.

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	29.8%
Child Poverty Rate	20.3%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Share	29.8%
Income Rank	Moderate Income
Languages of India Speakers	3.4%
Foreign Born	15.8%
Top Ancestries	["Mexican (42.6%)","Asian (22.4%)","English (9.8%)","Norwegian (4.4%)","German (4.1%)"]

Commute

Most Sunnyside residents have moderate commutes and rely on private vehicles.

Sunnyside's commute patterns show typical urban car use with manageable travel times.

Moderate Commute — Most residents commute 15-30 minutes.

Car Dependency — Majority drive alone, with a notable carpool rate.

Main Commute Time	15 to 30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	68.6%
Carpool Rate	16.7%

Homes for sale near 93727

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$339,900

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,503 sqft

738 N Garden Ave

Fresno, CA, 93727