At a Glance
Median Income
$43,221
$24,311 per capita
Home Value
$170,400
Zillow: $227,499
Violent Crime
128/100K
3,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Sand Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sand Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sand Ridge a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sand Ridge residents earn a median household income of $43,221 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,311. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,324 business establishments, including 277 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sand Ridge is $170,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,499. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Sand Ridge reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,887/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Sand Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sand Ridge has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,100
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density406/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,221
Per Capita$24,311
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$9,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A
Home Value$170,400
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$227,499
Housing Units551
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property3,887/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation427 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Sand Ridge was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 277 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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