Economy
Driven by tourism, the economy of Sun Valley is strong. The unemployment rate in the Valley is low in comparison to the remainder of the United States and job growth is expected to continue to grow. Even with the strong economy and the excellent job rate, it is difficult to find affordable housing in the area.
Many individuals who come to visit Sun Valley, Idaho, want to make the area their permanent home. It is easy to find a job, but housing is either hard to find and/or unaffordable.
As a resort area whose economy is based on tourism, Sun Valley, Idaho has resort and lodging taxes. The sales tax rate in the Valley is 9.00%. As would be expected, the cost of goods and services is also high – again driven by the old standards of supply and demand.
The income per capita is $58,609, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $80,382. Most individuals work in service and professional occupations including management, business, sales and office jobs.
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