At a Glance
Median Income
$50,288
$17,559 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $237,335
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
21.9% smoking rate
How Sandstone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandstone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandstone 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
Sandstone residents earn a median household income of $50,288 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,559. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 733 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandstone is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,335. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
12.2% of adults in Sandstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandstone has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,538
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,288
Per Capita$17,559
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$1,011
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$237,335
Housing Units724
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,534/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,078 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Sandstone was founded in 1887.
The median home in Sandstone was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.