At a Glance
Median Income
$74,250
$29,043 per capita
Home Value
$296,900
Zillow: $371,008
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
301/100K
1,165/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
11.4% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunset residents earn a median household income of $74,250 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,043. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunset is $296,900 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,008. Median rent is $1,166/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Sunset reports 301 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,165/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Sunset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunset has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population5,567
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density3,813/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,250
Per Capita$29,043
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A
Home Value$296,900
Rent$1,166
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$371,008
Housing Units1,710
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent301/100K
Property1,165/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation4,539 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Sunset was founded in 1935.
The median home in Sunset was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.