At a Glance
Median Income
$54,556
$41,197 per capita
Home Value
$218,500
Zillow: $540,298
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
14.5% smoking rate
How Sandy Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandy Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandy Valley 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 Valley residents earn a median household income of $54,556 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,197. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandy Valley is $218,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $540,298. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
27.1% of adults in Sandy Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy Valley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Data Overview
People
Population1,752
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans17.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,556
Per Capita$41,197
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
A
Home Value$218,500
Rent
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$540,298
Housing Units1,126
Rent Burden34.8%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain6.6 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
Elevation2,767 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandy Valley was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.