Sandy Creek 61 Average
Sandy Creek Livability #475 ranked city in North Carolina#17,316 ranked city in the USARanks better than 40% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Sandy Creek

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • 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.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Sandy Creek transportation information

      Statistic Sandy Creek North Carolina National
      Average one way commute38min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work95.8%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.2%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Sandy Creek, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).