At a Glance
Median Income
$53,077
$37,786 per capita
Home Value
$64,200
Zillow: $113,997
Median Rent
$768/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
18.7% smoking rate
How Sardis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sardis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sardis 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
Sardis residents earn a median household income of $53,077 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,786. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sardis is $64,200 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,997. Median rent is $768/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
3.5% of adults in Sardis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sardis has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population920
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,077
Per Capita$37,786
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$214M
Avg Weekly Wage$890
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,200
Rent$768
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$113,997
Housing Units701
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation216 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sardis was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.