Neighborhood in San Benito, Cameron County

Living in Sunnyside Subdivision, San Benito

D

6th of 6areas in San Benito
Overall score 21 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Benito overall: C-

Sunnyside Subdivision is a neighborhood in San Benito, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in San Benito. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

  • Short commutes
  • Education levels scores low (16 of 100)
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
3,770
Median rent
$1,110
Median home value
$91,000
Household income
$45,100
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in Sunnyside Subdivision

Sunnyside Subdivision is a neighborhood in San Benito with about 3,800 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 28% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 6 areas in San Benito, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Sunnyside Subdivision

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Sunnyside Subdivision

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,110, 32% higher than the San Benito median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Sunnyside Subdivision report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,110, homes cost 2.0x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $45,100, 2.5% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 203 violent crimes per 100k, 2,488 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 17 min, 8.9% work from home.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    8.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    35% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    78% of homes have broadband.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

Sunnyside Subdivision compared with San Benito

Better than San Benito

  • People below the poverty line: 23%7 points lower than San Benito (30%)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.5%5 points lower than San Benito (7.3%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 35%5 points lower than San Benito (39%)

Worse than San Benito

  • Median rent: $1,11032% higher than San Benito ($839)
  • Vacant homes: 17%6 points higher than San Benito (11%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%6 points lower than San Benito (14%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BFred Booth Global Leadership AcademyElementary, San Benito CISD1.3 mi
  • CBerta Cabaza MiddleMiddle, San Benito CISD0.2 mi
  • DSan Benito High SchoolHigh, San Benito CISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Sunnyside Subdivision

Median rent in Sunnyside Subdivision is $1,110 a month, 32% higher than the San Benito median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $91,000, 7% higher than the San Benito median, which means a monthly payment of about $608 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan BenitoTexas
Median rent32% higher than San Benito$1,110$839$1,403
Median home value7% higher than San Benito$91,000$85,300$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as San Benito2.0x2.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than San Benito62%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as San Benito66%66%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than San Benito17%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Benito199919871992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$608
Mortgage payment
$498
Property tax
$110
Median rent, for comparison
$1,110

Based on a $91,000 home in Sunnyside Subdivision, 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

MeasureHereSan BenitoTexas
Median household income3% higher than San Benito$45,100$43,639$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than San Benito2.5%7.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than San Benito23%30%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than San Benito8.3%14%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as San Benito17 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than San Benito8.9%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than San Benito0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than San Benito78%81%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Sunnyside Subdivision

Under 1823%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6441%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White16%
Hispanic or Latino83%
Black0%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in San Benito

  1. 1BHunter's CrossingMedian rent $710
  2. 2C-West San BenitoMedian rent $1,460
  3. 3D+Northwest San BenitoMedian rent $980
  4. 4D+Central San BenitoMedian rent $760
  5. 5D+Sundance Apartment HomesMedian rent $780

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Southeast TempleTemple
  2. D-Central GainesvilleGainesville
  3. D-Southeast El PasoEl Paso

Questions about Sunnyside Subdivision

Is Sunnyside Subdivision a good place to live?

Sunnyside Subdivision is a neighborhood in San Benito, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in San Benito. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Sunnyside Subdivision?

Median rent in Sunnyside Subdivision is $1,110 a month, 32% higher than the San Benito median. The median home is worth $91,000, 7% higher than the San Benito median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 2.0x across San Benito.

What schools serve Sunnyside Subdivision?

The closest rated public schools are Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy (elementary, rated B), Berta Cabaza Middle (middle, rated C) and San Benito High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Sunnyside Subdivision 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.