At a Glance
Median Income
$51,433
$25,316 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
Zillow: $230,557
Median Rent
$1,309/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.7% smoking rate
How Sandy Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandy Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandy Oaks a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandy Oaks residents earn a median household income of $51,433 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,316. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 918 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandy Oaks is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,557. Median rent is $1,309/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
11.0% of adults in Sandy Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy Oaks has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7.
Data Overview
People
Population5,227
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,187/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,433
Per Capita$25,316
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$1,309
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$230,557
Housing Units1,929
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,131/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
AQI7 (Good)
Elevation644 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Sandy Oaks was founded in 2014.
The median home in Sandy Oaks was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.