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Renter's guide to Sun Valley, Los Angeles, CA

Sun Valley is one of the many attractive neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. Sitting in the San Fernando Valley, this comfortable community that covers a little more than 9 sq. miles is a fine home for people who want to live in suburban serenity without paying too much or being too far away from a major U.S. city such as LA.

Sun Valley is located directly north of North Hollywood and it borders Shadow Hills to the northeast, Panorama City to the west, and the beautiful city of Burbank to the southeast.

The weather in Sun Valley is usually sunny and warm. However, it doesn't really get extremely hot, as the average temperature throughout the summer season is around 85°F. During other months the thermometer doesn't go below 55°F.

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Things to do in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, CA

Since the weather here is friendly year-round, there are always things to do in Sun Valley and the surrounding areas. Whether it's hiking through one of the many wildlife sanctuaries, biking a trail, dining outdoors at a local restaurant, relaxing at a park, playing golf, or something else.

There are also countless things to do near Sun Valley, and thanks to modern roads such as Freeway 5 and Route 170, everything in the area is easily accessible. For instance, the well-reviewed Warner Brother's Movie Studio Tour is right down the road in Burbank. Furthermore, all the action of downtown LA is only 17 miles away, so it's not too far and less than 30 minutes by car.

Sun Valley, Los Angeles, CA employment & economy

Although this isn't exactly a supersized suburb, it's partly industrial, so there are some job opportunities in Sun Valley. While the majority of residents here are employed, many of them work in nearby cities/suburbs, rather than locally. A few of the major industries in the area include construction, restaurants and food services, manufacturing, education, and transportation.

Some of the highest paying industries are electronics stores, securities, commodities, financial investments, distribution, and farming. Data shows that there are 29% blue-collar and 71% white-collar employees in Sun Valley. Moreover, a good number of people work in trucking, personal care, and retail sales. In addition, there are many government employees in the area as well as people who are self-employed.

Education in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, CA

There are a total of 13 public schools in Sun Valley. They're actually a mix of district and charter facilities ranging from pre to high school. There are also 6 private schools in Sun Valley. A few of them are Village Christian School and Our Lady of Holy Rosary. The North Valley Military Institute is located here as well.

For residents seeking higher education in Sun Valley, there are a few options locally including Woodbury University, Los Angeles Community College, and Community Christian College. You will also find trades schools such as the Superior Auto Institute and the College of Real Estate. Many other options can be found nearby in Van Nuys and North Hollywood as well as other areas within the Los Angeles County.