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Sun Valley

Idaho · 1,783 residents · 9.565 sq mi
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Sun Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,773. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $913,800. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,783
+25%since 2000
from 1,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.4
+29%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8571K1K2K2K1990201020202024Sun Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,773
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,234
+3%since 2000
from $50,563 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$913,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,677
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,044 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
15.3
+78%since 2000
from 8.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score19.1%(273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,646)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(50)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other1.4%(25)
Diversity Score12.6%(225)
Diversity Score
13
−34%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 8.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Valley, Idaho?

Sun Valley, Idaho has about 1,783 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sun Valley, Idaho earns about $59,773 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 $913,800, and the typical rent is about $1,677 a month.

How educated are people in Sun Valley, Idaho?

About 69.1% 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 13.6% 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 842 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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