At a Glance
Median Income
$49,615
$31,050 per capita
Home Value
$139,300
Zillow: $313,855
Median Rent
$633/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.2% smoking rate
How Sand Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sand Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sand Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sand Lake residents earn a median household income of $49,615 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,050. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 621 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sand Lake is $139,300 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,855. Median rent is $633/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
15.9% of adults in Sand Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sand Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,214
Median Age61.9 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans16.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,615
Per Capita$31,050
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$1,265M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,300
Rent$633
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$313,855
Housing Units1,619
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation795 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute37 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sand Lake was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.