Sands Point 73 Excellent
Sands Point Livability #291 ranked city in New York#4,792 ranked city in the USARanks better than 83% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Sands Point

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Cost Of Living

    This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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What's it like Living in Sands Point?

Sands Point, New York is a small-sized city with a population of 2,785 inhabitants. If we look at the most recent Census, Sands Point is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Asian and Black. If you are looking for a family friendly city, Sands Point might be a good fit as 75% of the population over 15 years old are married, and 45% have kids who are 18 years old or younger. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Sands Point entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 43 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Sands Point could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New York if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Finding the best places to live in Sands Point and nearby areas is a much easier task when you can rely on information and data from the livability score, which includes amenities, crime, cost of living, education, employment and other important metrics.

The livability score in Sands Point is 72 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 84th percentile of all cities across America. If we check out each of the categories individually, we see that Sands Point ranks well for crime (A+) and education (B+). There are some categories that Sands Point does not rank well for, including: amenities (F), cost of living (F) and housing (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to find out why.

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Sands Point is real estate affordability. The median home price for Sands Point homes is $2,000,001, which is 598.6% higher than the New York average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Sands Point, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 8, which is 70.2% higher than the New York average.

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      Sands Point transportation information

      Statistic Sands Point New York National
      Average one way commute43min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work52.5%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.2%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit27.7%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.5%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.0%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home12.4%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Sands Point, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).