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Sun Valley Lake

Iowa · 163 residents · 2.052 sq mi
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Sun Valley Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $637,000. With a median age of 72.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
+1%since 2023
from 162 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 79 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
72.0
+3%since 2023
from 69.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
111154198241285201020202024Sun Valley Lake
2024163
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,521
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $127,188 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,104
+11%since 2023
from $76,883 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−6%since 2023
from 0.343 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$637,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $485,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
83.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.7
+23%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(9)
Diversity Score13.1%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(10)
Diversity Score14.4%(23)
Diversity Score
14
+10%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
−18%since 2023
from 34.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
Female
47.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

Sun Valley Lake, Iowa has about 163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

The typical household in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa earns about $135,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Valley Lake, Iowa expensive?

In Sun Valley Lake, Iowa, the median home is worth about $637,000.

How educated are people in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

About 60.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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