At a Glance
Median Income
$47,656
$33,008 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
Zillow: $377,962
Median Rent
$897/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
14.9% smoking rate
How Sky Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sky Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sky Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sky Valley residents earn a median household income of $47,656 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,008. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sky Valley is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,962. Median rent is $897/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
20.2% of adults in Sky Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sky Valley has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population2,437
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,656
Per Capita$33,008
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$897
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$377,962
Housing Units1,675
Rent Burden37.8%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.9%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain4.6 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation1,046 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Sky Valley was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
22.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.