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Sun Valley, NV

Sun Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The population was 19,299 at the 2010 census. It is north of Reno and is part of the Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Washoe County is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 486,492, making it Nevada's second-most populous county. Its county seat is Reno. Washoe County is included in the Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the census of 2000, there were 19,461 people, 6,380 households, and 4,816 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,297.2 inhabitants per square mile (500.9/km²). There were 6,703 housing units at an average density of 446.8 per square mile (172.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.78% White, 2.20% African American, 1.93% Native American, 2.21% Asian, 0.62% Pacific Islander, 9.51% from other races, and 3.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.13% of the population.

There were 6,380 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,346, and the median income for a family was $43,103. Males had a median income of $30,804 versus $24,059 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,171. 10.5% of the population and 6.8% of families were below the poverty line. 13.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% are 65 or older.

Sun Valley places a strong emphasis on health and wellness to its residents. Northern Nevada Medical Center and Renown Health Urgent Care offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness and Eagle Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes.  For those looking to engage in some fitness training, Sun Valley Resort offers state-of-the-art equipment and personal training sessions. Yoga enthusiasts can find their zen at Soul Tree Yoga Studio, where a range of yoga classes are available for all skill levels. Club Pilates offers Pilates classes that help improve flexibility and strength. 

The top sites in Sun Valley, NV are Hobey's Casino & Restaurants, Sun Valley Community Park, and Sun Valley Regional Park.

Population: 22,775 (2022).ZIP code: 89433. Area code: 775. Area: 14.57 sq mi (37.75 km²). Elevation: 4,725 ft (1,440 m).

FAQs

Is Sun Valley, Nevada a good place to live?

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.

Is Sun Valley, NV expensive to live in?

Sun Valley, Nevada's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average. Sun Valley's housing expenses are 33% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 12% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 17% higher than the national average. Sun Valley has grocery prices that are 5% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Sun Valley is 1% lower than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Sun Valley, NV?

The crime rate in Sun Valley is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 18 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Sun Valley is 1 in 54. Based on FBI crime data, Sun Valley is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Nevada, Sun Valley has a crime rate that is higher than 76% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia 

Washoe County

Niche

Payscale

Neighborhood Scout

Hobey's Casino & Restaurants

Sun Valley Community Park

Sun Valley Regional Park

Northern Nevada Medical Center

Renown Health Urgent Care

Planet Fitness

Eagle Fitness 

Soul Tree Yoga Studio

Club Pilates

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