Sun Valley, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,383 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
73.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,045 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$845,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,114 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Blaine County
2
Hailey Urban Area
2
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Blaine County
1
Hailey Urban Area
1
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 21
Feb 1 9 24
Mar 1 4 33
Apr 1 2 44
May 1 0 52
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 1 46
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 2 15 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 26, ID State House District 26, ID
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Schools

Ernest Hemingway Steam School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Wood River Middle School
11 miles, S • 2.8 star
Hailey Elementary School
12 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

College of Southern Idaho
77 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

North Canyon Medical Center
56 miles, SW • 5 star
St Luke's Jerome
66 miles, SW
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Airports

Friedman Memorial Airport
13 miles, S • 1 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
95 miles, W • 2.3 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
102 miles, SE • 1 star
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