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Sun Valley

California · Los Angeles · 79,574 residents · 12.529 sq mi
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The short version

Sun Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $757,315. Despite a median home value of $757,315, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 23 census tracts that make up Sun Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,574
Population density
6,351 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,384
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,929
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$757,315
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,933
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.7%
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic23%(18,307)
Black2.1%(1,701)
Hispanic / Latino65.7%(52,297)
Asian7.1%(5,657)
Other2%(1,612)
Diversity Score63.7%(50,651)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23%(18,307)
Black2.1%(1,701)
Hispanic / Latino65.7%(52,297)
Asian7.1%(5,657)
Other2%(1,612)
Diversity Score63.7%(50,651)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
45.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California?

Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California has about 79,574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California?

The typical household in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California earns about $78,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $757,315, and the typical rent is about $1,933 a month.

How educated are people in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California?

About 15.7% of people in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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