At a Glance
Median Income
$78,250
$56,218 per capita
Home Value
$986,100
Zillow: $787,615
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
44.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Sand City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sand City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sand City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sand City residents earn a median household income of $78,250 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,218. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,844 business establishments, including 1,118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sand City is $986,100 , 250% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $787,615. Median rent is $1,964/month, with 44.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
41.6% of adults in Sand City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sand City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,250
Per Capita$56,218
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$38,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180
Housing
F
Home Value$986,100
Rent$1,964
Ownership24.1%
Zillow$787,615
Housing Units214
Rent Burden44.1%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,114/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Sand City was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.