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Sandyfield, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Columbus County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
683 Population 216/sq mi density
$32,750 Median Income $18,869 per capita
$83,500 Home Value $199,805 Zillow
$864 Median Rent 49.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $864/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sandyfield, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,750
56% below
$18,869 per capita
Home Value
$83,500
70% below
Zillow: $199,805
Median Rent
$864/mo
26% below
49.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
45.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Sandyfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
30%
Rent
74%
Poverty
369%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sandyfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sandyfield residents earn a median household income of $32,750 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,869. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sandyfield is $83,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,805. Median rent is $864/month, with 49.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Safety & Crime

Sandyfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,131/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in Sandyfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sandyfield has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population683
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,750
Per Capita$18,869
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty45.7%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,500
Rent$864
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$199,805
Housing Units244
Rent Burden49.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,131/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death16,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation53 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute35 min
Broadband58.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Sandyfield was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
43.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.