Life in Sun Valley research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sun Valley over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sun Valley:
The population in Sun Valley is 22,697.
The median home value in Sun Valley is $426,949.
The median income in Sun Valley is $76,108.
The cost of living in Sun Valley is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Sun Valley is $1,161.
The unemployment rate in Sun Valley is 6.2%.
The poverty rate in Sun Valley is 15.4%.
The average high in Sun Valley is 65.9° and the average low is 37.5°.
Cost of living in Sun Valley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sun Valley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nevada. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sun Valley is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sun Valley is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sun Valley is $426,949.
The median income in Sun Valley is $76,108.
| Living Expense | Sun Valley | Nevada | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 118 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 101 | 100 | |
The average high in Sun Valley is 65.9° and the average low is 37.5°.
There are 22.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.1 inches of precipitation each year with 21.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sun Valley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.6 |
The current population in Sun Valley is 22,697. The population has increased 20.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,697 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 22,775 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 22,622 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 21,179 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 21,159 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 20,683 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 21,101 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 20,385 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 19,663 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 18,778 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 18,692 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 18,514 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 19,003 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 18,824 | - |
40.1% White with 9,099 White residents.
1.2% African American with 274 African American residents.
1.4% American Indian with 309 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 320 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 69 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 20 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 733 Two Or More residents.
52.3% Hispanic with 11,873 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sun Valley | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.1% | 46.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.2% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 5.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 52.3% | 29.2% | 19.0% |
Sun Valley is 48.9% female with 11,092 female residents.
Sun Valley is 51.1% male with 11,605 male residents.
| Gender | Sun Valley | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
15.0% of adults in Sun Valley completed < 9th grade.
19.0% of adults in Sun Valley completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Sun Valley completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Sun Valley completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Sun Valley completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Sun Valley completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sun Valley completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Sun Valley completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Sun Valley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sun Valley | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 19.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
2.1% of households in Sun Valley earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Sun Valley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.6% of households in Sun Valley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Sun Valley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Sun Valley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Sun Valley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.1% of households in Sun Valley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.3% of households in Sun Valley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.1% of households in Sun Valley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Sun Valley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sun Valley | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.3% | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 9.8% | 12.6% |