At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$27,468 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $199,805
Violent Crime
96/100K
2,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Sandy Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandy Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandy Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandy Creek residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,468. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,448 business establishments, including 347 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandy Creek is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,805. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Sandy Creek reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,008/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Sandy Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy Creek has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population281
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density195/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$27,468
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$8,081M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$199,805
Housing Units101
Rent Burden14.5%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property2,008/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation60 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandy Creek was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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