NEIGHBORSCORE

Sun Valley Lake, Iowa · ZIP 50074

Sun Valley Lake — ZIP 50074

Crime DataSchools

Sun Valley Lake (50074) scores 75/100 — Good for Iowa. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $301K.

75OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

Tap a tab to compare 50074 against its city, state, or the nation.

Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share30%
Property crime share70%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index86/100

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100
Typical home value$301K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Grand River, IowaGrand RiverZIP 50108
69▼6 vs here
Thayer, IowaThayerZIP 50254
61▼14 vs here
Mount Ayr, IowaMount AyrZIP 50854
75= even vs here
Afton, IowaAftonZIP 50830
62▼13 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$301K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

20

Violent Crime

6

Property Crime

14

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ringgold County, Iowa (2023). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

No public schools are located directly within this ZIP code.

The Schools score above is estimated from schools in nearby ZIP codes. Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

218

Median Income

$121K

Homeownership

98%

Median Age

67.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50074 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 50074 has a school score of 86/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50074 is approximately $301K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 50074 in Sun Valley Lake has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.