At a Glance
Median Income
$52,188
$24,065 per capita
Home Value
$91,500
Zillow: $323,488
Violent Crime
142/100K
1,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Sinai Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sinai's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sinai a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sinai residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,065. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sinai is $91,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,488. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sinai reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,332/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Sinai hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sinai has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population220
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$24,065
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,500
Rent
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$323,488
Housing Units69
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property1,332/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,000/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,777 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sinai was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.