Sun Valley, Nevada Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Sun Valley, NV Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,618 | 3,183,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1483.4 | 28.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.15% | 1.46% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,826 | 1,202,222 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Sun Valley grew by 13.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,618 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Sun Valley is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.3% of residents. That is 1.5 points above Nevada as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,825 22.3% +1.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,518 20.9% -2.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,467 20.7% on par
- Boomers 61–79 2,799 12.9% -3.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nevada, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.7% of the people living in Sun Valley and men 51.3%.
- Women 48.7% Nevada 49.6%
- Men 51.3% Nevada 50.4%
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Economy
Sun Valley has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,855 | $78,637 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.93% | 4.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 6.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sun Valley is about 2% lower than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $346,012 | $357,758 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,286 | $1,597 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.5% | 60.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Sun Valley is about 22.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,286 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sun Valley spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 184 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.1 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 184 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,695 | $5,797 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 11.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,010 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,647 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Sun Valley is about the same as in Nevada.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Sun Valley has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.6% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Sun Valley has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.1% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.4% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Sun Valley, NV Compared With Nearby Cities
How Sun Valley, NV compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley, NV | 21,618 | $76,855 #3/3 | $346,012 #3/3 | 22.0 min #3/3 |
| Sparks, NV | 103,031 | $87,712 | $368,076 | 21.4 min |
| Reno, NV | 252,492 | $78,222 | $448,532 | 18.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sun Valley, Nevada.
How big is Sun Valley, Nevada by population?
About 21,618 people live in Sun Valley, Nevada, in 6,826 households of 3.2 people on average. The median age is 33.6, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Sun Valley, Nevada urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Sun Valley, Nevada has 1,483 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 17 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Sun Valley, Nevada?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($346,012 against $76,855), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,286 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Sun Valley, Nevada?
Unemployment in Sun Valley, Nevada is 7.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Sun Valley, Nevada?
8.6% of adults in Sun Valley, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 12), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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