How long is the commute from Sun Valley, NV?
Workers who live in Sun Valley, NV take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Sun Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Sun Valley | Washoe County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±4.2 points) | 68.7% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.0% (±3.6 points) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±1.7 points) | 12.6% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
In Sun Valley, the average commute is higher than in Washoe County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sun Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washoe County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in Nevada (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washoe County, Sun Valley ranks 6 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 28 of 66.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sun Valley
| Vehicles available | Sun Valley | Washoe County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.4 points) | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% (±4.5 points) | 30.5% | 34.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% (±5.3 points) | 37.0% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.1% (±5.4 points) | 26.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Sun Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washoe County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sun Valley
| Sun Valley | Washoe County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±1.7 points) | 12.6% (±0.6 points) | 11.9% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±1.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±3.8 points) | 91.1% (±0.6 points) | 92.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sun Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Washoe County (91.1%).
It is also lower than in Nevada (92.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sun Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley | — | 25.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Golden Valley | 2.5 mi | 28.7 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sparks | 4.1 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Reno | 5.7 mi | 20.3 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Lemmon Valley | 6.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Springs | 6.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Mogul | 10 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Cold Springs | 12 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Verdi | 13 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reno, NV (20.3 minutes), Mogul, NV (20.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spanish Springs, NV (33.0 minutes), Cold Springs, NV (31.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Springs | 33.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Cold Springs | 31.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Lemmon Valley | 30.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Golden Valley | 28.7 minutes (±13.0) |
| 5 | Washoe Valley | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Sun Valley | 25.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Sparks | 24.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 8 | Verdi | 23.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Mogul | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Reno | 20.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 11 | Incline Village | 17.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Sun Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sun Valley
How long is the average commute in Sun Valley?
Workers who live in Sun Valley, NV take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sun Valley without a car?
5.0% of households in Sun Valley have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sun Valley?
4.5% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Sun Valley worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sun Valley CDP, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sun Valley CDP, Nevada
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sun Valley CDP, Nevada
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sun Valley CDP, Nevada (place:71600, in state:32).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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