Sandy Level is a small town of 621 in Virginia, with a median household income of $37,905
.
Strengths:
Sandy Level stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sandy Level is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sandy Level city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Sandy Level metro area.
Metric
Sandy Level, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,905
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Sandy Level's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
233.4 /100k
Property Crime
1501.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sandy Level is served primarily by Henry County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sandy Level, VA
National Avg
School District
Henry County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
1.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sandy Level sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.5 inches of snow per year.
Sandy Level has a median home value of $112,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $37,905.
Sandy Level's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1501.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sandy Level are operated by Henry County Public Schools.
The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 1.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sandy Level, VA has a population of 621, a median household income of $37,905, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sandy Level averages 49.2°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 4.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sandy Level, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 24054, 24148.
The population of Sandy Level, Virginia is 621 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sandy Level: median home $112,100, median household income $37,905, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sandy Level side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.