Living in Sandy, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandy · Census data 2020–2024
Sandy has 11,710 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $79,365 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $228,100, the median rent is $904/month.
Sandy at a glance
- Population
- 11,710
- Median age
- 48.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,365State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $228,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $904/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Sandy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sandy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandy the median home value is $228,100, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, which is 46.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,397 a month in housing costs.
Sandy median household income
The median household income in Sandy is $79,365 and the income per person is $46,302. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Sandy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,668
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 18.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.47
Sandy demographics
- Population
- 11,710
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 4,606
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandy ›
Education in Sandy
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Sandy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandy
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Sandy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | 11,710 | $79,365 | $228,100 | $904 |
| Treasure Lake | 5,336 | $112,969 | $304,100 | — |
| DuBois | 7,402 | $62,697 | $123,600 | $899 |
| Oklahoma | 1,029 | $56,977 | $239,600 | $593 |
| Falls Creek | 1,220 | $50,536 | $107,200 | $938 |
| Luthersburg | 331 | $65,375 | $159,400 | — |
| Brady | 1,931 | $66,944 | $154,100 | $645 |
| Crenshaw | 280 | $76,000 | $174,000 | $931 |
| Washington | 1,606 | $69,464 | $165,300 | $1,017 |
More for people moving to Sandy
Sandy ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sandy: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sandy, PA?
The median household income in Sandy is $79,365, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sandy?
The median home value in Sandy is $228,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Sandy?
The median gross rent in Sandy is $904 per month, about 46.2% of household income.
Is Sandy, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Sandy?
The median age in Sandy is 48.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Sandy?
The average commute to work in Sandy is 20 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy?
The unemployment rate in Sandy is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandy?
38.2% of adults in Sandy 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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