Living in Sandyville, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandyville · Census data 2020–2024

Sandyville has 44 residents with a median age of 47. The median home value is $187,500.

Sandyville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sandyville at a glance

Population
44
Median age
47State: 38.6
Median home value
$187,500State: $208,000
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
Average commute
22 min

Is Sandyville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.3%.

Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Sandyville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandyville the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Sandyville$187,500
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Housing in Sandyville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
15
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.93

Sandyville demographics

Population
44
Median age
47
Under 18
31.8%
65 and older
9.1%
Households
15
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandyville ›

Education in Sandyville

16.7% of adults 25 and older in Sandyville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sandyville16.7%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sandyville

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
22 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.3%

Sandyville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sandyville44—$187,500—
Pleasantville1,899$67,614$168,300$866
Hartford760$70,000$176,700$1,167
Milo731$79,904$153,100$850
Indianola16,044$75,453$237,500$986
Runnells440$101,500$231,600$444
Carlisle4,255$109,191$234,300$1,000
Melcher-Dallas1,176$58,611$99,800$789
Lacona354$70,100$97,500$950

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Living in Sandyville: FAQ

What is the average home price in Sandyville?

The median home value in Sandyville is $187,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Sandyville, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes.

What is the median age in Sandyville?

The median age in Sandyville is 47 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Sandyville?

The average commute to work in Sandyville is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sandyville?

The unemployment rate in Sandyville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sandyville?

16.7% of adults in Sandyville have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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