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Sun Valley

Idaho · 1,776 residents (2025 est.) · 9.565 sq mi
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Sun Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $962,500. With a median age of 56.5, 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 56.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,460
+2%since 2000
from 1,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 138 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+19%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,776 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8571K1K2K2K1990201020202024Sun Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.7%(25)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.6%(24)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.5%(8)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(74)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(56)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.2%(46)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(130)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5421.4%(313)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.6%(155)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.1%(235)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8421.3%(311)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.7%(83)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,987
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$111,793
+121%since 2000
from $50,563 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
+19%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$962,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
71.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
−57%since 2009
from 17.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,277)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(102)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,208)
Black1.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other11%(160)
Diversity Score
38
+66%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(57)
Ancestry
German22.2%(324)
English16.6%(242)
American13.2%(193)
Irish8.9%(130)
Norwegian7.8%(114)
Swedish2.9%(43)
French2.5%(37)
Croatian1.8%(27)
Dutch1.7%(25)
Italian1.6%(24)
Danish1.4%(20)
Ukrainian1.2%(18)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.2%(17)
Austrian1.1%(16)
Swiss0.5%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 8.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.6%(136)
Married59.5%(393)
Widowed7.7%(51)
Divorced12.3%(81)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(170)
Married45%(334)
Widowed5.3%(39)
Divorced26.8%(199)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Valley, Idaho?

Sun Valley, Idaho has about 1,460 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun Valley, Idaho?

The typical household in Sun Valley, Idaho earns about $125,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Valley, Idaho expensive?

In Sun Valley, Idaho, the median home is worth about $962,500.

How educated are people in Sun Valley, Idaho?

About 69.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Valley, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Valley, Idaho?

About 6.0% of people in Sun Valley, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sun Valley, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Sun Valley, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 519 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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