Living in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sun Valley Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Sun Valley Lake has 163 residents with a median age of 72. The median household income is $135,521 (81% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $637,000.
Sun Valley Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sun Valley Lake at a glance
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 72State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $135,521State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $637,000State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Sun Valley Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 81% higher than the Iowa median.
Cons: Home values 206% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sun Valley Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sun Valley Lake the median home value is $637,000, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,333 a month in housing costs.
Sun Valley Lake median household income
The median household income in Sun Valley Lake is $135,521 and the income per person is $85,104. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Sun Valley Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 584
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 83.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.72
83.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sun Valley Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Sun Valley Lake demographics
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 72
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 59.5%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sun Valley Lake ›
Education in Sun Valley Lake
60.1% of adults 25 and older in Sun Valley Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sun Valley Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 24%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Sun Valley Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Lake | 163 | $135,521 | $637,000 | — |
| Grand River | 166 | $40,156 | $40,000 | — |
| Tingley | 128 | $62,083 | $75,000 | $788 |
| Kellerton | 286 | $46,875 | $59,200 | $598 |
| Shannon City | 115 | $92,875 | $45,000 | — |
| Mount Ayr | 1,816 | $74,167 | $152,000 | $707 |
| Afton | 817 | $54,545 | $95,300 | $590 |
| Decatur | 190 | $45,781 | $101,000 | — |
| Van Wert | 188 | $74,375 | $66,800 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Sun Valley Lake, IA?
The median household income in Sun Valley Lake is $135,521, 81% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sun Valley Lake?
The median home value in Sun Valley Lake is $637,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Sun Valley Lake, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 81% higher than the Iowa median. Minuses: home values 206% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Sun Valley Lake?
The median age in Sun Valley Lake is 72 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Sun Valley Lake?
The average commute to work in Sun Valley Lake is 28 minutes; 24% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sun Valley Lake?
The unemployment rate in Sun Valley Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sun Valley Lake?
60.1% of adults in Sun Valley Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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