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Sandstone, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,538
Population
483/sq mi density
$50,288
Median Income
$17,559 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$224,581 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
608
Violent Crime/100K
3,220 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,288 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
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)
$224,581
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.2%
Owner-Occupied
45.8%
Renter-Occupied
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) | $224,581 |
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-Occupied | 54.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 724 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 24.9% |