At a Glance
Median Income
$70,887
$31,424 per capita
Home Value
$210,600
Zillow: $304,591
Violent Crime
147/100K
1,104/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sun Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $70,887 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,424. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sun Valley is $210,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,591. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Sun Valley reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,104/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Sun Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sun Valley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,559
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density898/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,887
Per Capita$31,424
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,600
Rent
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$304,591
Housing Units1,108
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property1,104/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,148 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute38 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sun Valley was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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