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Sun Valley

Pennsylvania · 2,414 residents · 2.851 sq mi
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Sun Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,116. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $163,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
2,414
+4%since 2019
from 2,330 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
847 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 817 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+16%since 2019
from 35.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Sun Valley
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,116
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,076 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,779
+2%since 2019
from $22,299 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $148,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,393
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,300 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
16.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+44%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,280)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(10)
Diversity Score5.3%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,835)
Black5.8%(141)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(305)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score43.4%(1,048)
Diversity Score
43
+722%since 2019
from 5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.5 min
−9%since 2019
from 48.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
Female
46.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Valley, Pennsylvania?

Sun Valley, Pennsylvania has about 2,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sun Valley, Pennsylvania earns about $50,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Valley, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sun Valley, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $163,900, and the typical rent is about $1,393 a month.

How educated are people in Sun Valley, Pennsylvania?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Valley, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Valley, Pennsylvania?

About 8.0% of people in Sun Valley, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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