Sandstone, MN

Sandstone, Minnesota

Sandstone, Minnesota, in Pine county, is 58 miles SW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 81 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 1,549 people lived in Sandstone.

The People and Families of Sandstone

In Sandstone, about 44% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Sandstone; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Sandstone, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sandstone had a median family income of $43,684. In Sandstone, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the city.)

Sandstone Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Sandstone are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Sandstone, 86% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Sandstone is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Sandstone strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Sandstone, MN

Comparing Sandstone to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Sandstone Almanac

Sandstone Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sandstone Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sandstone, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sandstone High Schools (2004)

EAST CENTRAL SR.
214 EAGLE DR.
320-245-2216
Serves 290 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

CROSSROADS ALC
130 ORIOLE AVE. E.
320-245-3070
A Non-traditional School
Serves 66 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6

SANDSTONE ST. CROIX
RT. 2
320-245-5214
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 53 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 3.8

Sandstone Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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