Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Sun Valley is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,559. Residents earn $70,887 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sun Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Sun Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sun Valley is $70,887, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sun Valley is $210,600, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Sun Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,887 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,424 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,587 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,305 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 175 |
| Retail | 196 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.98% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $210,600 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $134,900 |
| Median List Price | $134,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $179 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 117.5% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.98% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,784/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9804°N, 75.4665°W |
| County FIPS | 42025 |
Winner: Republican by 34.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.0% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 898/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |