Living in Sun Valley, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sun Valley · Census data 2020–2024

Sun Valley has 49 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median rent is $394/month.

Sun Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sun Valley at a glance

Population
49
Median age
34.8State: 35.6
Median rent
$394/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
32.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%
Average commute
36 min

Is Sun Valley a good place to live?

Pros: Unemployment of 5%.

Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Sun Valley

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sun Valley the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $394 per month, which is 10.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Sun Valley$394
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Housing in Sun Valley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
31
Owner-occupied
32.3%
Renter-occupied
67.7%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1986
Average household size
1.58

Sun Valley demographics

Population
49
Median age
34.8
Under 18
6.1%
65 and older
14.3%
Households
31
Foreign-born
36.7%
Veterans
19.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White57.1%
Hispanic or Latino55.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sun Valley ›

Education in Sun Valley

0% of adults 25 and older in Sun Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sun Valley0%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sun Valley

Unemployment rate
5%State: 5.3%
Average commute
36 minState: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
51.6%

Sun Valley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sun Valley49——$394
Blossom1,393$55,114$120,700$920
Reno3,500$72,420$235,600$889
Paris24,775$47,239$150,000$971
Detroit573$47,500$94,500$540
Powderly1,140$106,797$221,300—
Deport756$44,875$91,400$629
Bogata804$39,861$94,300$856
Grant176$20,769$68,300—

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Living in Sun Valley: FAQ

How much is rent in Sun Valley?

The median gross rent in Sun Valley is $394 per month, about 10.6% of household income.

Is Sun Valley, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: unemployment of 5%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.

What is the median age in Sun Valley?

The median age in Sun Valley is 34.8 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Sun Valley?

The average commute to work in Sun Valley is 36 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sun Valley?

The unemployment rate in Sun Valley is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sun Valley?

0% of adults in Sun Valley 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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