Cost of Living in Sun Village, CA

Population 11,009 · California · Data vintage 2023

119
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Sun Village a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $348,000.

Located 9 miles east of Palmdale, Sun Village falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Palmdale's $435,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 114
Rent 126

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Sun Village

The median home value in Sun Village is $348,100 — 14% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,650/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,284/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 77.2°F and lows of 48.1°F. Overall, Sun Village has a cost of living index of 119 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$348,100
14% above avg
Median Rent
$1,650/mo
26% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 67.6%
Renter-occupied 32.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,650
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,264/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
43.2 min
60% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.6%
Carpooled
7.4%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
4.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$68,284
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,962
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
12% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 6.0%
Graduate degree 1.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.4
Male median age 37.1
Female median age 35.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.2°F
Avg Low
48.1°F
Annual Precip
5.9"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596268738291989892806758
Low °F 333640455360676659493832
Precip" 0.981.490.870.260.130.020.110.030.160.470.361.02

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 67 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
203
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sun Village, CA?

Sun Village has a cost index of 119 (100 = national average). It is 19% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sun Village, CA?

The median gross rent in Sun Village is $1,650 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sun Village?

The median home value in Sun Village is $348,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Sun Village?

The median household income in Sun Village is $68,284 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sun Village, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sun Village is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Sun Village, CA affordable?

Sun Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 119 — about 19% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Sun Village?

Sun Village has average high temperatures of 77.2°F and average lows of 48.1°F. Annual precipitation is 5.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sun Village at a Glance

Population
11,009
Median Income
$68,284
Home Value
$348,100
Median Rent
$1,650/mo
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg High Temp
77.2°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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