Living in Sandy Creek, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandy Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Sandy Creek has 638 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $64,028 (26% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $106,000, the median rent is $668/month.
Sandy Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sandy Creek at a glance
- Population
- 638
- Median age
- 47.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $64,028State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $106,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $668/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Sandy Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sandy Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandy Creek the median home value is $106,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $668 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,134 a month in housing costs.
Sandy Creek median household income
The median household income in Sandy Creek is $64,028 and the income per person is $36,002. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sandy Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 343
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.95
Sandy Creek demographics
- Population
- 638
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandy Creek ›
Education in Sandy Creek
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Sandy Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandy Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Sandy Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek | 638 | $64,028 | $106,000 | $668 |
| Lacona | 808 | $76,500 | $131,300 | $699 |
| Mannsville | 417 | $83,125 | $175,000 | $1,075 |
| Pulaski | 2,156 | $50,481 | $158,100 | $868 |
| Pierrepont Manor | 425 | $83,324 | — | — |
| Ellisburg | 150 | $85,625 | $168,800 | $905 |
| Altmar | 243 | $46,250 | $88,800 | $965 |
| Belleville | 220 | $70,278 | $160,400 | — |
| Adams | 1,531 | $64,432 | $192,400 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Sandy Creek, NY?
The median household income in Sandy Creek is $64,028, 26% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sandy Creek?
The median home value in Sandy Creek is $106,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sandy Creek?
The median gross rent in Sandy Creek is $668 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Sandy Creek, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Sandy Creek?
The median age in Sandy Creek is 47.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sandy Creek?
The average commute to work in Sandy Creek is 20 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy Creek?
The unemployment rate in Sandy Creek is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandy Creek?
23.9% of adults in Sandy Creek 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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