At a Glance
Median Income
$57,708
$33,063 per capita
Home Value
$201,800
Zillow: $320,738
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.9% smoking rate
How Sandston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandston 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
Sandston residents earn a median household income of $57,708 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,063. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,661 business establishments, including 800 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandston is $201,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,738. Median rent is $1,199/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
12.3% of adults in Sandston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandston has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,011
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$33,063
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$37,565M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,800
Rent$1,199
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$320,738
Housing Units3,136
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,787/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation157 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandston was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 800 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.