Sandy Springs, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
955 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
96.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,393 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
39.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$261,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$446 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$779 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Anderson County
5
Greenville-Anderson-Greer Metro Area
5
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Anderson County
7
Greenville-Anderson-Greer Metro Area
6
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 41
Feb 5 0 45
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 3 0 60
May 4 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 4 0 52
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, SC State Senate District 3, SC State House District 6, SC
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Schools

La France Elementary
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Pendleton High
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Mt Lebanon Elementary
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
Pendleton Elementary
4 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Tri-County Technical College
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Clemson University
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
Southern Wesleyan University
9 miles, N • 1.9 star
Anderson University
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Anmed Health
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
59 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
104 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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