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Sunset Valley

Texas · 749 residents · 1.396 sq mi
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Sunset Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,417. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 384 residents. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $414,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 102% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
+105%since 2000
from 365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
−16%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2574165757348931990201020202024Sunset Valley
2024814
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,417
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,470 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,290
+64%since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$414,900
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+80%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(45)
Asian1.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(111)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71%(532)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(133)
Asian7.9%(59)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score55.3%(414)
Diversity Score
55
+82%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+87%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset Valley, Texas?

Sunset Valley, Texas has about 749 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunset Valley, Texas?

The typical household in Sunset Valley, Texas earns about $100,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset Valley, Texas expensive?

In Sunset Valley, Texas, the median home is worth about $414,900, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset Valley, Texas?

About 73.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset Valley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunset Valley, Texas?

About 3.5% of people in Sunset Valley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunset Valley, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunset Valley, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 439 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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

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