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Sandstone, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County
Sandstone, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Sandstone a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% below 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 $224,581. 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.
Safety & Crime
Sandstone reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,220/100K.
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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.