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Sun Valley Lake

Iowa · 161 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 $79,464. Population has grown 23% since 2011. Median home value is $337,500. With a median age of 64.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 64.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
+23%vs 2011
vs 131 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
78 / sq mi
+23%vs 2011
vs 64 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
64.1
+4%vs 2011
vs 61.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
111154198241285201020202024Sun Valley Lake
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,464
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $104,028 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,831
−25%vs 2011
vs $50,740 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
−20.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
+18%vs 2011
vs 0.267 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $343,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−54.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
2.5% rent
Vacancy rate
78.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.2
+29%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.5%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+21%vs 2011
vs 24.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.6%
+8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
Female
54.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
28.9%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

Sun Valley Lake, Iowa has about 161 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa earns about $79,464 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 $337,500.

How educated are people in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

About 36.8% 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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