Sun Valley is a very small city located in the state of Idaho. With a population of 1,771 people and two associated neighborhoods, Sun Valley is the 77th largest community in Idaho.

Sun Valley home prices are not only among the most expensive in Idaho, but Sun Valley real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Sun Valley is also a city of artists. Sun Valley has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Sun Valley’s character.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 22.47% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Sun Valley is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Sun Valley’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

Overall, Sun Valley’s crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation, which makes a great place to live if safety is an important concern.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Sun Valley is worth considering.

Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Sun Valley spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 17.06 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.

If knowledge is power, Sun Valley is a pretty powerful place. 75.36% of the adults in Sun Valley have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Sun Valley in 2022 was $82,846, which is wealthy relative to Idaho and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $331,384 for a family of four. However, Sun Valley contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Sun Valley is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Sun Valley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sun Valley residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Sun Valley include German, English, Norwegian, Irish, and European.

The most common language spoken in Sun Valley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.