Sandoval is a small town of 982 in Illinois, with a median household income of $50,148
and a 8.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sandoval stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sandoval is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sandoval city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.3
Sandoval's overall cost of living index is 84.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sandoval costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sandoval, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$58,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$455
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,148
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Sandoval's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
282.2 /100k
Property Crime
1029.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sandoval is served primarily by Sandoval CUSD 501.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sandoval, IL
National Avg
School District
Sandoval CUSD 501
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sandoval sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.5 inches of snow per year.
Sandoval's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sandoval roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $58,500 and median rent is $455/month.
Sandoval's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1029.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sandoval are operated by Sandoval CUSD 501.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sandoval, IL has a population of 982, a median household income of $50,148, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sandoval averages 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches
with about 6.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sandoval, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62882.
The population of Sandoval, Illinois is 982 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sandoval: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $58,500, median household income $50,148, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sandoval side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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