Sun Valley, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Camas County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,383 Population 145/sq mi density
$82,045 Median Income $80,345 per capita
$845,600 Home Value $1,211,065 Zillow
$2,114 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
57 Violent Crime/100K 454 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,045 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$845,600 home value, $2,114/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sun Valley, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,045
9% above
$80,345 per capita
Home Value
$845,600
200% above
Zillow: $1,211,065
Median Rent
$2,114/mo
82% above
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
454/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.7%
119% above
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.8%
32% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Sun Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sun Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
300%
Rent
182%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
219%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sun Valley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sun Valley residents earn a median household income of $82,045 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $80,345. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 79 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sun Valley is $845,600 , 200% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,211,065. Median rent is $2,114/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Sun Valley reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 454/100K.

Education

73.7% of adults in Sun Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (119% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sun Valley has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,383
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,045
Per Capita$80,345
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$118M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

F
Home Value$845,600
Rent$2,114
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$1,211,065
Housing Units2,514
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property454/100K

Health

Obesity21.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
Elevation6,079 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.7%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+28.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 21%
Commute11 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Sun Valley was founded in 1936.
The median home in Sun Valley was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.