What are the schools like in Sunset Valley, TX?

School district data for Sunset Valley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sunset Valley?

The median household income in Sunset Valley, TX is $141,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Sunset Valley, TX?

Sunset Valley has an average high temperature of 59.2°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Sunset Valley, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sunset Valley, TX affordable or expensive?

Sunset Valley's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sunset Valley is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $769,000 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sunset Valley, TX?

Sunset Valley has a violent crime rate of 494.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 43986.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sunset Valley, TX a Good Place to Live?

Sunset Valley is a small town of 562 in Texas, with a median household income of $141,250 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Sunset Valley stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Sunset Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sunset 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: 97.6

Sunset Valley's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sunset Valley costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sunset Valley, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$769,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$141,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Sunset Valley's violent crime rate is 494.2 per 100,000 residents — 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

494.2 /100k

Property Crime

43986.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Sunset Valley, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	68.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sunset Valley sees average highs of 59.2°F in January and 95.7°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sunset Valley, TX
Average High — January	59.2°F
Average High — July	95.7°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Sunset Valley, TX	National Avg
Population	562	—
Median Age	55.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	34.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rollingwood, TX 4 mi West Lake Hills, TX 5 mi Shady Hollow, TX 5 mi Barton Creek, TX 5 mi Lost Creek, TX 6 mi

Sunset Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunset Valley, TX affordable or expensive?

Sunset Valley's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sunset Valley roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $769,000 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Sunset Valley, TX?

Sunset Valley's violent crime rate is 494.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 43986.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sunset Valley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sunset Valley, TX a good place to live?

Sunset Valley, TX has a population of 562, a median household income of $141,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sunset Valley?

Sunset Valley averages 59.2°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sunset Valley?

The population of Sunset Valley, Texas is 562 with a median age of 55.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sunset Valley?

Key numbers for living in Sunset Valley: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $769,000, median household income $141,250, crime index 400 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sunset Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.