Living in Sand Pillow, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sand Pillow · Census data 2020–2024
Sand Pillow has 176 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $35,625 (54% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $141,700, the median rent is $429/month.
Sand Pillow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sand Pillow at a glance
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 27.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $35,625State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $141,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $429/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.2%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Sand Pillow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sand Pillow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sand Pillow the median home value is $141,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $429 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Sand Pillow median household income
The median household income in Sand Pillow is $35,625 and the income per person is $13,440. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Sand Pillow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 72
- Owner-occupied
- 26.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 73.3%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.93
Sand Pillow demographics
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 27.3
- Under 18
- 31.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 60
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sand Pillow ›
Education in Sand Pillow
4.2% of adults 25 and older in Sand Pillow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sand Pillow
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Sand Pillow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pillow | 176 | $35,625 | $141,700 | $429 |
| Mission | 349 | $46,875 | $122,100 | $738 |
| Black River Falls | 3,546 | $66,632 | $171,800 | $543 |
| Hatfield | 190 | $60,417 | $209,200 | — |
| Merrillan | 527 | $52,273 | $139,600 | $775 |
| Alma Center | 713 | $68,250 | $142,500 | $725 |
| Millston | 114 | $51,250 | $133,900 | — |
| Hixton | 422 | $76,563 | $158,600 | $570 |
| Humbird | 300 | $49,625 | $95,000 | $1,175 |
More for people moving to Sand Pillow
Sand Pillow ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sand Pillow: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sand Pillow, WI?
The median household income in Sand Pillow is $35,625, 54% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sand Pillow?
The median home value in Sand Pillow is $141,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Sand Pillow?
The median gross rent in Sand Pillow is $429 per month, about 17% of household income.
Is Sand Pillow, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
What is the median age in Sand Pillow?
The median age in Sand Pillow is 27.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Sand Pillow?
The average commute to work in Sand Pillow is 8 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sand Pillow?
The unemployment rate in Sand Pillow is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sand Pillow?
4.2% of adults in Sand Pillow 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.
Last updated: