At a Glance
Median Income
$67,292
$34,277 per capita
Home Value
$165,800
Zillow: $189,681
Median Rent
$745/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
614/100K
614/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Sandy Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandy Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandy Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandy Lake residents earn a median household income of $67,292 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,277. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandy Lake is $165,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,681. Median rent is $745/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Sandy Lake reports 614 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 614/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.4% of adults in Sandy Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population752
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,292
Per Capita$34,277
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,800
Rent$745
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$189,681
Housing Units351
Rent Burden21.7%
Crime
F
Violent614/100K
Property614/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault614/100K
Burglary154/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,156 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sandy Lake was founded in 1849.
The median home in Sandy Lake was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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