Sun Valley, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,559 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,887 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$210,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,717 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 26
Feb 3 9 29
Mar 4 6 37
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 5 0 51
Nov 4 1 41
Dec 4 5 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, PA State Senate District 40, PA State House District 176, PA
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Schools

Pleasant Valley Intrmd Sch
4 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Pleasant Valley El Sch
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Pleasant Valley MS
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Pleasant Valley HS
5 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

The Beauty Institute
13 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
11 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
15 miles, E • 3.2 star
Blue Mountain Hospital
17 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
23 miles, S • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
60 miles, S • 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
71 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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