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Sun Valley

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Nevada
  • 26 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Sun Valley is a town in Nevada with a population of 21,101. Sun Valley is in Washoe County. Living in Sun Valley offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Sun Valley there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Sun Valley and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Sun Valley are above average.
    About Sun Valley...
    Population
    21,101

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $131,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $960
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      6%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      28%
      13%

    Working in Sun Valley

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,294
    National
    $55,322
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      Sun Valley Reviews

      26 reviews
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      An average town. No much happens here, it is considered rural. Residents must find jobs in the surrounding towns as there is not much here. There is the usual crime rate, and schools aren't terrible but they are not very good either.
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      Sun Valley is a more simple town with very few defining characteristics. This I found to enjoy and appreciate after visiting larger cities. However, Sun Valley does have it's issues in crime and poverty. These issues can be resolved by taking specific action or through the natural progression of a city. I would like to see more safety precautions added to parts of Sun Valley such as sidewalks or nearby police stations.
      Sun Valley, north of Reno/Sparks, accessed from the 395 N freeway. Majority manufactured/mobile homes, no apartments, two subdivisions in the NE area. It has an elementary and high school. It has a local fire/emergency. There is one medical, one dental office. Two hospitals 15 minutes away, urgent care centers 10 minutes away. There is one grocery store. There is one fast food, no restaurants, 4 gas stations. There are discount & auto stores, and one marijuana business. Marijuana is now legal for recreational consumption in NV. Commute to UNR is relatively short, about 15-20 minutes, except in heavy snow and ice. Jobs are limited in this area. There are 2 bars, one casino. There are no gyms or fitness centers in Sun Valley. Cost of living in Reno area is relatively high, IMHO. Overall, Sun Valley could be a great option for one desiring private space and who doesn't mind traveling to amenities.