Living in Sandy Point, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandy Point · Census data 2020–2024
Sandy Point has 183 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $87,955 (12% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $169,800, the median rent is $388/month.
Sandy Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sandy Point at a glance
- Population
- 183
- Median age
- 44.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $87,955State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $169,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $388/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Sandy Point a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Texas median; home values 40% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Sandy Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandy Point the median home value is $169,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $388 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,875 a month in housing costs.
Sandy Point median household income
The median household income in Sandy Point is $87,955 and the income per person is $33,042. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Sandy Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 25.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.05
Sandy Point demographics
- Population
- 183
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 60
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandy Point ›
Education in Sandy Point
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Sandy Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandy Point
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Sandy Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Point | 183 | $87,955 | $169,800 | $388 |
| Rosharon | 1,737 | $102,678 | $205,000 | — |
| Iowa Colony | 12,891 | $144,092 | $405,700 | $2,360 |
| Sienna | 24,992 | $177,837 | $470,100 | $2,837 |
| Bonney | 251 | $91,591 | $221,300 | $1,164 |
| Arcola | 1,911 | $75,086 | $242,600 | $1,130 |
| Manvel | 14,758 | $118,808 | $338,700 | $2,209 |
| Fresno | 24,560 | $91,264 | $243,500 | $2,028 |
| Thompsons | 222 | $62,500 | $325,000 | — |
More for people moving to Sandy Point
Sandy Point ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sandy Point: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sandy Point, TX?
The median household income in Sandy Point is $87,955, 12% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sandy Point?
The median home value in Sandy Point is $169,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Sandy Point?
The median gross rent in Sandy Point is $388 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Sandy Point, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Texas median; home values 40% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in Sandy Point?
The median age in Sandy Point is 44.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Sandy Point?
The average commute to work in Sandy Point is 31 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy Point?
The unemployment rate in Sandy Point is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandy Point?
16.9% of adults in Sandy Point 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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