At a Glance
Home Value
$1,174,200
Zillow: $554,432
Violent Crime
232/100K
2,663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.8%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Sunshine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunshine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunshine a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunshine is $1,174,200 , 317% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,432. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Sunshine reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,663/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in Sunshine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunshine has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,650
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
Home Value$1,174,200
Rent
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$554,432
Housing Units62
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property2,663/100K
Health
Obesity16.8%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,344 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations210
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunshine was built in 1966.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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