Sandston, VA
Living in Sandston
Bikeability
22
Walkability
31
Commute
58
Public Transit
33
Affordability
77
Public Safety
76
Airports
53
Hospitals
53
Colleges
78
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.2k
Population
-485 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
57%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black43%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate46%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
+$5.3k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office28%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$136k
Median Home Value
-$18k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$830
Median Monthly Rent
+$101 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K48%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas4%
Utility gas9%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sandston
United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Henrico County21
Property Crime in Sandston
United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Henrico County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sandston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sandston, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sandston, VA
East End Assembly & Christian Academy
3 miles, S
New Bridge Academy
4 miles, E
Church Hill Academy
4 miles, W
Landmark Christian School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sandston, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University
8 miles, W
Virginia Union University
8 miles, NW
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
11 miles, NW
University of Richmond
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sandston, VA
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
5 miles, W
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
7 miles, W
Children's Hospital of Richmond
8 miles, NW
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sandston, VA
Richmond International Airport
1 miles, SW
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
52 miles, SE
Norfolk International Airport
75 miles, SE
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
76 miles, NW