Living in Sandy Springs, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandy Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Sandy Springs has 1,105 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $70,833 (about the same as the South Carolina median), the median home value is $309,700, the median rent is $976/month.
Sandy Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sandy Springs at a glance
- Population
- 1,105
- Median age
- 36.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $70,833State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $309,700State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $976/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Sandy Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the South Carolina median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sandy Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandy Springs the median home value is $309,700, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $976 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,163 a month in housing costs.
Sandy Springs median household income
The median household income in Sandy Springs is $70,833 and the income per person is $43,849. 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Sandy Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 419
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.85
Sandy Springs demographics
- Population
- 1,105
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 388
- Foreign-born
- 19.3%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandy Springs ›
Education in Sandy Springs
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Sandy Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandy Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Sandy Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | 1,105 | $70,833 | $309,700 | $976 |
| Pendleton | 3,594 | $61,901 | $250,500 | $1,034 |
| Northlake | 4,390 | $89,635 | $277,700 | $1,038 |
| Centerville | 7,049 | $64,380 | $229,700 | $1,103 |
| Clemson | 18,072 | $49,520 | $398,400 | $1,007 |
| Central | 5,320 | $60,258 | $256,600 | $876 |
| Anderson | 30,051 | $46,933 | $218,200 | $975 |
| Homeland Park | 6,632 | $40,218 | $103,700 | $829 |
| Utica | 1,339 | $55,179 | $145,400 | $1,073 |
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What is the median household income in Sandy Springs, SC?
The median household income in Sandy Springs is $70,833, about the same as the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sandy Springs?
The median home value in Sandy Springs is $309,700, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Sandy Springs?
The median gross rent in Sandy Springs is $976 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Sandy Springs, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the South Carolina median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.
What is the median age in Sandy Springs?
The median age in Sandy Springs is 36.5 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Sandy Springs?
The average commute to work in Sandy Springs is 16 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy Springs?
The unemployment rate in Sandy Springs is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandy Springs?
22.8% of adults in Sandy Springs 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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