At a Glance
Home Value
$180,900
Zillow: $174,657
Median Rent
$779/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
19.3% smoking rate
How Sun Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sun a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sun is $180,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,657. Median rent is $779/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
32.0% of adults in Sun hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sun has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population491
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,489
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$17,382M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
Home Value$180,900
Rent$779
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$174,657
Housing Units259
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain61.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute40 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Sun was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.