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Sandy, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
853 Population 614/sq mi density
$53,250 Median Income $34,551 per capita
$136,600 Home Value $170,261 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 39.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,600 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sandy, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,250
29% below
$34,551 per capita
Home Value
$136,600
52% below
Zillow: $170,261
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
39.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sandy Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sandy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
48%
Rent
77%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sandy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sandy residents earn a median household income of $53,250 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,551. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sandy is $136,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,261. Median rent is $900/month, with 39.7% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Sandy reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

21.1% of adults in Sandy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sandy has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population853
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,250
Per Capita$34,551
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$4,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,600
Rent$900
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$170,261
Housing Units642
Rent Burden39.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death8,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,566 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute14 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sandy was built in 1953.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.