At a Glance
Median Income
$66,684
$25,642 per capita
Home Value
$199,400
Zillow: $202,504
Median Rent
$860/mo
14.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
425/100K
3,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Sunset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunset a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunset residents earn a median household income of $66,684 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,642. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunset is $199,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,504. Median rent is $860/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Sunset reports 425 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,130/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Sunset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunset has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,026
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,684
Per Capita$25,642
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,400
Rent$860
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$202,504
Housing Units1,207
Rent Burden14.9%
Crime
F
Violent425/100K
Property3,130/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation44 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute38 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunset was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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