Sandstone, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,538 Population 483/sq mi density
$50,288 Median Income $17,559 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $237,335 Zillow
$1,011 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,288 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $1,011/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$137,500
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.2%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
724
Median year built: 1966

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$137,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$237,335
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

54.2%
Owner-Occupied
45.8%
Renter-Occupied
54%
46%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent: $1,011/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
24.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
54.2%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$137,500
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$237,335

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,011
FMR Studio$809
FMR 1-Bedroom$899
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,125
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,483
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,698

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied54.2%
Renter-Occupied45.8%
Homeownership Rate54.2%
Total Housing Units724
Median Year Built1966
Rent Burden24.9%