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Sun Valley, Idaho

city · Blaine County

At a glance

1,460
Population
$962,500
Median home value (all homes)
217% above U.S. median
$1,187,381
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$125,987
Median household income
60% above U.S. median
13.1 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
3.14%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 159 — 59% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing235% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost52% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college93 mi
Nearest community college77 mi
Nearest technical college68 mi
High school graduates96.4%
College graduates69.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Region IV Development
Frontier Community Resources exists to empower South-Central Idaho’s community leaders and business owners by connecting them with resources and technical assistance. Frontier also helps grow the community in Southern Idaho by helping small businesses meet their financing needs.
state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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