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Sand Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iosco County County
Sand Lake, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Sand Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sand Lake residents earn a median household income of $32,083 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,564. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% 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 $152,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,118. Median rent is $561/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.
Safety & Crime
Sand Lake reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,046/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Sand Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 84.1% 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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.