Living in Sandusky, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandusky · Census data 2020–2024
Sandusky has 2,694 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $56,563 (22% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $113,800, the median rent is $784/month.
Sandusky at a glance
- Population
- 2,694
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $56,563State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $113,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $784/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Sandusky a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sandusky
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandusky the median home value is $113,800, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $784 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,175 a month in housing costs.
Sandusky median household income
The median household income in Sandusky is $56,563 and the income per person is $31,430. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Sandusky: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,206
- Owner-occupied
- 55.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.6%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.12
Sandusky demographics
- Population
- 2,694
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 1,150
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandusky ›
Education in Sandusky
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Sandusky have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandusky
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Sandusky vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | 2,694 | $56,563 | $113,800 | $784 |
| Snover | 192 | $46,346 | $120,500 | — |
| Carsonville | 463 | $57,647 | $101,300 | $858 |
| Deckerville | 1,042 | $53,125 | $82,100 | $811 |
| Applegate | 255 | $65,625 | $96,500 | $1,063 |
| Peck | 589 | $54,758 | $117,000 | $870 |
| Marlette | 1,850 | $48,571 | $132,300 | $873 |
| Port Sanilac | 812 | $52,083 | $158,800 | $900 |
| Croswell | 2,488 | $55,081 | $149,600 | $658 |
More for people moving to Sandusky
Sandusky ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sandusky: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sandusky, MI?
The median household income in Sandusky is $56,563, 22% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sandusky?
The median home value in Sandusky is $113,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Sandusky?
The median gross rent in Sandusky is $784 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Sandusky, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Sandusky?
The median age in Sandusky is 39.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Sandusky?
The average commute to work in Sandusky is 24 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandusky?
The unemployment rate in Sandusky is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandusky?
15.6% of adults in Sandusky 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.
Last updated: