At a Glance
Median Income
$67,292
$37,974 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $172,388
Median Rent
$597/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19.0% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandy Creek residents earn a median household income of $67,292 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,974. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,324 business establishments, including 277 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandy Creek is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,388. Median rent is $597/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.1% of adults in Sandy Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy Creek has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population586
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,292
Per Capita$37,974
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$9,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$597
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$172,388
Housing Units286
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation501 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandy Creek was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 277 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.