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Sunset Valley, TX
City in Travis County, Texas.
Population
814
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
583
ZIP codes
0
Sunset Valley and its ZIP codes
Sunset Valley at a glance
- Sunset Valley is about 5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $190,893 a year, about 2.4 times the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $917,500 (about 3.2 times the Texas figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Sunset Valley, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunset Valley, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$190,893
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$917,500
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
95.5%
Bachelor's or higher
77.3%
Median age
53.7
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (101), Indian Americans (74), Irish Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Travis County. PPP loans are for Sunset Valley.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$100,928
934,650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,944
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.75B
FY 2026, $16,082 per person
How people get to work
Sunset Valley, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.2%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle5.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home48.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunset Valley, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,072
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6,295
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunset Valley, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Sunset Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RollingwoodCity | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| West Lake HillsCity | 4.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.9 |
| Shady HollowCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| San LeannaVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| AustinCity | 8.3 mi | 326.4 |
| HaysCity | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Bee CaveCity | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| CreedmoorCity | 10 mi | 7.6 |
| BudaCity | 10 mi | 9.6 |
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Steiner RanchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| LakewayCity | 13 mi | 12.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunset Valley, TX in?
- Sunset Valley is in Travis County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sunset Valley, TX?
- About 814 people live in Sunset Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunset Valley?
- Nearby places include Rollingwood (3.8 mi), West Lake Hills (4.4 mi), Barton Creek (5 mi), Shady Hollow (5.2 mi), Lost Creek (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023