Sandston SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Sandston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sandston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sandston is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sandston is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sandston is $315,975.
The median income in Sandston is $59,238.
Sandston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sandston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sandston | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sandston, VA Weather
The average high in Sandston is 69.1° and the average low is 46.8°.
There are 73.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.2 inches of precipitation each year with 10.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sandston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 10.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sandston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sandston
The current population in Sandston is 7,399. The population has decreased 3.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,399 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 7,011 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 7,152 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 7,083 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 6,833 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 7,188 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 7,056 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 6,908 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,883 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 7,317 | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 7,631 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 7,780 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 7,555 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 7,613 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 7,673 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sandston
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Sandston is:
52.5% White with 3,884 White residents.
33.1% African American with 2,446 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 122 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 34 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 334 Two Or More residents.
7.7% Hispanic with 567 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sandston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.5% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 33.1% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sandston
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Sandston is 51.4% female with 3,799 female residents.
Sandston is 48.6% male with 3,599 male residents.
| Gender | Sandston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sandston for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Sandston completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Sandston completed 9-12th grade.
46.0% of adults in Sandston completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Sandston completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Sandston completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Sandston completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sandston completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Sandston completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Sandston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sandston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 46.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sandston, Virginia
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1.8% of households in Sandston earn Less than $10,000.
9.0% of households in Sandston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in Sandston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Sandston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Sandston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Sandston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Sandston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Sandston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Sandston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Sandston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sandston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
