At a Glance
Median Income
$86,696
$48,275 per capita
Home Value
$204,300
Zillow: $278,193
Median Rent
$1,546/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
2,432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sand Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sand Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sand Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sand Hill residents earn a median household income of $86,696 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,275. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sand Hill is $204,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,193. Median rent is $1,546/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Sand Hill reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,432/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Sand Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sand Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,288
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density2,265/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,696
Per Capita$48,275
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,300
Rent$1,546
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$278,193
Housing Units1,226
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property2,432/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation645 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sand Hill was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.