Sandy Lake 70 Excellent
Sandy Lake Livability #648 ranked city in Pennsylvania#6,913 ranked city in the USARanks better than 76% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Sandy Lake

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.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

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.

  • 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 Lake transportation information

      Statistic Sandy Lake Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute23min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.3%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool14.1%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.6%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Sandy Lake, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).