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Living in Sandy Oaks

Sandy Oaks is a city in the United States, with a population of 5,396 in July 2026. The city had 12 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,309 per month and the median home value was US$120,300 in Sandy Oaks. There were 7,873 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Sandy Oaks?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Sandy Oaks.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 95.9%, and the vacancy rate was 4.96% in July 2026. 100% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Sandy Oaks yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,309/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent100 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct4.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent1,151 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables13Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

16.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 925 people of 5,698 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$50,806 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Sandy Oaks is 9.1%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Sandy Oaks 9.1%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd50,806 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct39.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct89.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct0.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct9.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct13.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,896 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,323 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov11Official
Unemployment rate9.09 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables13Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sandy Oaks. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sandy Oaks. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct78.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools12 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count8Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct16.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio259 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio7Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents7,873 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio7Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,435 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sandy Oaks when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute34.42 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sandy Oaks. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Sandy Oaks.

Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Sandy Oaks annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.2PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Sandy Oaks is 8.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Sandy Oaks 8.258 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202414Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M340 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.91 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm522.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul31.57 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature23.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan14.69 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Dos Palos5,697 residentsKingston5,700 residentsLucerne Valley5,694 residentsMcKees Rocks5,694 residentsDeWitt5,704 residentsBeardstown5,691 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sandy Oaks residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport83.8%Foreign residents16.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents925 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables13Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population5,698 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program10Official

Is Sandy Oaks a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student51%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–69%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–61%
Foreign residents925 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,698 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent100 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,151 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary2,896 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)3,323 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd120,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes95.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour50.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad17.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct8.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct8.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct74 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct23.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct9.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct95.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus1,910 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct13.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct86.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Sandy Oaks?

The median gross salary is 3,323 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Sandy Oaks?

The unemployment rate is 9.09 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Sandy Oaks?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.17 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Sandy Oaks?

The published population is 5,698 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Sandy Oaks?

925 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Sandy Oaks a good place to live?

Sandy Oaks may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Sandy Oaks, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/sandy-oaks/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  6. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  4. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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