At a Glance
Median Income
$127,188
$76,883 per capita
Home Value
$485,300
Zillow: $350,865
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
14.7% smoking rate
How Sun Valley Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sun Valley Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sun Valley Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sun Valley Lake residents earn a median household income of $127,188 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,883. 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 182 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sun Valley Lake is $485,300 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,865. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
67.1% of adults in Sun Valley Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sun Valley Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population162
Median Age69.7 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,188
Per Capita$76,883
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$485,300
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$350,865
Housing Units549
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation1,139 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sun Valley Lake was built in 1993.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.