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Sandy Lake, PA


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Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania

Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, in Mercer county, is 34 miles NE of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 63 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Sharon metropolitan area. There are an estimated 743 people in Sandy Lake.

The People and Families of Sandy Lake

In Sandy Lake, about 60% of adults are married.

Sandy Lake has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sandy Lake had a median family income of $38,958.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Sandy Lake. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sandy Lake Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Sandy Lake is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In Sandy Lake, 88% of commuters drive to work. Sandy Lake is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Sandy Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sandy Lake Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sandy Lake, PA

Comparing Sandy Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women65
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built11
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