Sassafras, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,010 Population 451/sq mi density

1,778 ft Elevation 542 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$30,116 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Sassafras, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,116

60% below

$30,116 per capita

Home Value

$231,000

18% below

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

1% below

Unemployment

4.2%

17% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

271 sunny days/yr

Is Sassafras a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sassafras residents earn a median household income of $30,116 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,116. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 96 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sassafras is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,155/month.

Climate & Weather

Sassafras has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,010

Median Age47.0 yrs

Density451/mi²

Foreign Born19.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$30,116

Per Capita$30,116

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$579

Housing

Home Value$231,000

Rent$1,155

Ownership90.4%

Housing Units404

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days271/yr

Rain36.3 in/yr

Elevation1,778 ft

Did You Know?

19.6% of residents are foreign-born.