At a Glance
Median Income
$151,250
$94,356 per capita
Home Value
$869,300
Zillow: $890,014
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
732/100K
19,766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Sunset Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunset Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunset Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunset Valley residents earn a median household income of $151,250 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,356. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunset Valley is $869,300 , 208% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $890,014. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Sunset Valley reports 732 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 19,766/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
73.2% of adults in Sunset Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(117% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunset Valley has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population713
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$151,250
Per Capita$94,356
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
B
Home Value$869,300
Rent$3,501
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$890,014
Housing Units283
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent732/100K
Property19,766/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault439/100K
Burglary586/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation684 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+36.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunset Valley was built in 1996.
38.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 3,614 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 160 fatal vehicle crashes.