At a Glance
Median Income
$69,954
$32,406 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
Zillow: $232,351
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,228/100K
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Sloan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sloan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sloan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sloan residents earn a median household income of $69,954 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,406. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sloan is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,351. Median rent is $1,081/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Sloan reports 1,228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,817/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Sloan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sloan has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,757
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density4,817/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,954
Per Capita$32,406
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$1,081
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$232,351
Housing Units1,710
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,228/100K
Property4,817/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation617 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Sloan was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.