Sun Valley, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
22,697 Population 1,558/sq mi density
$76,108 Median Income $27,434 per capita
$321,000 Home Value $438,842 Zillow
$1,161 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$76,108 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$321,000 home value, $1,161/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sun Valley, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,108
1% above
$27,434 per capita
Home Value
$321,000
14% above
Zillow: $438,842
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
0% below
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
66.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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
101%
Home Value
114%
Rent
100%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sun Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sun Valley residents earn a median household income of $76,108 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,434. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sun Valley is $321,000 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,842. Median rent is $1,161/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

9.5% of adults in Sun Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 66.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sun Valley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,697
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,558/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born20.0%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,108
Per Capita$27,434
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$2,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,608

Housing

A
Home Value$321,000
Rent$1,161
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$438,842
Housing Units7,195
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,548/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
Elevation4,907 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+66.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations21

Did You Know?

The median home in Sun Valley was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
20.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.