What are the schools like in Sandston, VA?

Sandston is served primarily by Henrico County Public Schools. The district operates 46 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Sandston?

The median household income in Sandston, VA is $61,384 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Sandston, VA?

Sandston has an average high temperature of 47.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.8 inches.

Sandston, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sandston, VA affordable or expensive?

Sandston's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sandston is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,200 and the median rent is $1,151 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sandston, VA?

Sandston has a violent crime rate of 201.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2444.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sandston, VA a Good Place to Live?

Sandston is a small town of 7,152 in Virginia, with a median household income of $61,384 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Sandston stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sandston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sandston 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: 98.0

Sandston's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sandston costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sandston, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,151	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,384	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sandston's violent crime rate is 201.6 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

201.6 /100k

Property Crime

2444.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sandston is served primarily by Henrico County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sandston, VA	National Avg
School District	Henrico County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	46	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sandston sees average highs of 47.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 8.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sandston, VA
Average High — January	47.8°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	8.8"

Demographics

Metric	Sandston, VA	National Avg
Population	7,152	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	39.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Highland Springs, VA 3 mi Montrose, VA 3 mi East Highland Park, VA 6 mi Mechanicsville, VA 8 mi Bensley, VA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Sandston

Sandston, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

23150 23250

Sandston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandston, VA affordable or expensive?

Sandston's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sandston roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $190,200 and median rent is $1,151/month.

What is the crime rate in Sandston, VA?

Sandston's violent crime rate is 201.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2444.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sandston?

Public schools in Sandston are operated by Henrico County Public Schools. The district has 46 elementary, 12 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sandston, VA a good place to live?

Sandston, VA has a population of 7,152, a median household income of $61,384, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sandston?

Sandston averages 47.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 8.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sandston?

Sandston, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 23150, 23250.

What is the population of Sandston?

The population of Sandston, Virginia is 7,152 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sandston?

Key numbers for living in Sandston: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $190,200, median household income $61,384, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sandston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.