Neighborhood in Beaumont, Jefferson County

Living in Sunnyside, Beaumont

D-

17th of 23areas in Beaumont
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Beaumont overall: F

Sunnyside is a neighborhood in Beaumont, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,440
Median rent
$1,120
Median home value
$167,000
Household income
$39,900
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
47%
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What it's like to live in Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a neighborhood in Beaumont with about 4,400 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 35% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 17th of 23 areas in Beaumont, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Sunnyside

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Sunnyside

  • Higher poverty. 37% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Beaumont.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Sunnyside report card

Each grade compares Sunnyside with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,120, homes cost 4.2x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $39,900, 1.8% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 948 violent crimes per 100k, 2,966 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 16 min, 0.7% work from home.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.2% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    23% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    47% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    69% of homes have broadband.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

Sunnyside compared with Beaumont

Better than Beaumont

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 11%9 points higher than Beaumont (2.1%)
  • Average commute: 16 min20% lower than Beaumont (20 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 1.8%5 points lower than Beaumont (6.4%)

Worse than Beaumont

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 78%24 points higher than Beaumont (54%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 69%21 points lower than Beaumont (90%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%18 points lower than Beaumont (25%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CCaldwood ElementaryElementary, Beaumont ISD0.9 mi
  • CMarshall MiddleMiddle, Beaumont ISD2.2 mi
  • DBeaumont United High SchoolHigh, Beaumont ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Sunnyside

Median rent in Sunnyside is $1,120 a month, about the same as the Beaumont median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $167,000, about the same as the Beaumont median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,060 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBeaumontTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Beaumont$1,120$1,121$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Beaumont$167,000$166,400$283,800
Home value to income43% higher than Beaumont4.2x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points higher than Beaumont78%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Beaumont47%55%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Beaumont14%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Beaumont198519781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,060
Mortgage payment
$914
Property tax
$146
Median rent, for comparison
$1,120

Based on a $167,000 home in Sunnyside, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBeaumontTexas
Median household income30% lower than Beaumont$39,900$56,997$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Beaumont1.8%6.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points higher than Beaumont37%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Beaumont7.2%25%34%
Average commute20% lower than Beaumont16 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Beaumont0.7%4.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit9 points higher than Beaumont11%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet21 points lower than Beaumont69%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Sunnyside

Under 1829%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6425%
65 and over27%
Race and ethnicity
White16%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Black40%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race0.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Beaumont

  1. 1A+Central BeaumontMedian rent $1,330
  2. 2A-Calder TerraceMedian rent $1,400
  3. 3B-Northwest BeaumontMedian rent $1,320
  4. 4CCalder HighlandsMedian rent $1,220
  5. 5COld TownMedian rent $990
  6. 6C-East BeaumontMedian rent $860
  7. 7C-West BeaumontMedian rent $1,610
  8. 8C-CaldwoodMedian rent $1,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-El Segundo BarrioEl Paso
  2. D-Government HillSan Antonio
  3. D-SheelerMidland

Questions about Sunnyside

Is Sunnyside a good place to live?

Sunnyside is a neighborhood in Beaumont, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 23 areas we score in Beaumont. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Sunnyside?

Median rent in Sunnyside is $1,120 a month, about the same as the Beaumont median. The median home is worth $167,000, about the same as the Beaumont median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Beaumont.

What schools serve Sunnyside?

The closest rated public schools are Caldwood Elementary (elementary, rated C), Marshall Middle (middle, rated C) and Beaumont United High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Sunnyside name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.