Sun Valley is a small city of 22,775 in Nevada, with a median household income of $71,471
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sun Valley stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sun Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sun Valley city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.8
Sun Valley's overall cost of living index is 98.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sun Valley costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sun Valley, NV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$285,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,120
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,471
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Sun Valley's violent crime rate is 473.8 per 100,000 residents
— 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
473.8 /100k
Property Crime
2214.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sun Valley is served primarily by Washoe County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sun Valley, NV
National Avg
School District
Washoe County
—
Elementary Schools
73
—
Middle Schools
18
—
High Schools
18
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
66.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sun Valley sees average highs of 45.8°F in January
and 92.7°F in July,
with 10.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.7 inches of snow per year.
Sun Valley's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sun Valley roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $285,600 and median rent is $1,120/month.
Sun Valley's violent crime rate is 473.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2214.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sun Valley are operated by Washoe County.
The district has 73 elementary, 18 middle, and 18 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sun Valley, NV has a population of 22,775, a median household income of $71,471, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sun Valley averages 45.8°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.1 inches
with about 29.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sun Valley, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89433.
The population of Sun Valley, Nevada is 22,775 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sun Valley: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $285,600, median household income $71,471, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sun Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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