At a Glance
Median Income
$126,595
$47,168 per capita
Home Value
$322,300
Zillow: $408,909
Median Rent
$899/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
9.8% smoking rate
How West Sand Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Sand Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Sand Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Sand Lake residents earn a median household income of $126,595 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,168. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Sand Lake is $322,300 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,909. Median rent is $899/month, with 51.0% 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 1975.
Education
44.7% of adults in West Sand Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Sand Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,453
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density724/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,595
Per Capita$47,168
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$322,300
Rent$899
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$408,909
Housing Units1,122
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation559 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in West Sand Lake was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Albany International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.