Living in Sandy Level, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandy Level · Census data 2020–2024
Sandy Level has 407 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $43,468 (53% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $110,900.
Sandy Level is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sandy Level at a glance
- Population
- 407
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $43,468State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $110,900State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.4%
Is Sandy Level a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sandy Level
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandy Level the median home value is $110,900, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Sandy Level median household income
The median household income in Sandy Level is $43,468 and the income per person is $15,083. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Sandy Level: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 172
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 25.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.18
Sandy Level demographics
- Population
- 407
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 30%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandy Level ›
Education in Sandy Level
1.4% of adults 25 and older in Sandy Level have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandy Level
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Sandy Level vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Level | 407 | $43,468 | $110,900 | — |
| Eden | 15,356 | $47,260 | $120,700 | $799 |
| Ridgeway | 1,051 | $76,875 | $164,300 | $727 |
| Chatmoss | 1,563 | $73,643 | $224,900 | — |
| Laurel Park | 553 | $41,700 | $145,800 | — |
| Martinsville | 13,658 | $46,727 | $98,400 | $808 |
| Wentworth | 2,692 | $68,500 | $170,300 | $800 |
| Stoneville | 1,094 | $44,630 | $150,600 | $738 |
| Villa Heights | 601 | $25,797 | $121,900 | — |
More for people moving to Sandy Level
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What is the median household income in Sandy Level, VA?
The median household income in Sandy Level is $43,468, 53% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sandy Level?
The median home value in Sandy Level is $110,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Sandy Level, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Sandy Level?
The median age in Sandy Level is 36.9 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy Level?
The unemployment rate in Sandy Level is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandy Level?
1.4% of adults in Sandy Level 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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