Sun Valley is a very small city located in the state of Idaho. With a population of 1,771 people and two associated neighborhoods, Sun Valley is the 77th largest community in Idaho.
Sun Valley home prices are not only among the most expensive in Idaho, but Sun Valley real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Of important note, Sun Valley is also a city of artists. Sun Valley has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Sun Valley’s character.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 14.48% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Sun Valley is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Sun Valley’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
The overall crime rate in Sun Valley is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Sun Valley is worth considering.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Sun Valley spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 10.92 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
In Sun Valley, a lot of people use the bus to get to work every day though Sun Valley is a relatively small city. Those that ride the bus are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Sun Valley. 73.68% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Sun Valley in 2022 was $80,345, which is wealthy relative to Idaho and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $321,380 for a family of four. However, Sun Valley contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Sun Valley is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Sun Valley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sun Valley residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Sun Valley include German, English, Norwegian, Irish, and European.
Sun Valley also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 16.20%.
The most common language spoken in Sun Valley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.