At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$155,020 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,151,082
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
88.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sands Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sands Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sands Point 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
Sands Point residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $155,020. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sands Point is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,151,082. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Sands Point reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
88.1% of adults in Sands Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(161% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sands Point has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,725
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density646/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$155,020
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$3,151,082
Housing Units912
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation96 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+88.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+49.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute45 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Sands Point was built in 1962.
27.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
28.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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