Sandy Lake, PA 16145 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sandy Lake, PA—16145

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$182,000

1.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$64,500

27.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

263

75.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.0%

Median Rent

$650

16.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$600

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$650

22.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Sandy Lake, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sandy Lake, PA is $182,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.9%. This indicates that home prices in Sandy Lake, PA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$182,000	-1.9%
Single Family	$182,000	-1.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sandy Lake, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sandy Lake, PA is $695, with a year-over-year rent change of -16.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sandy Lake, PA is 1-bedrooms: $718, 2-bedrooms: $650. The most common rental property sizes in Sandy Lake, PA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 46.3% and 35.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$650	$695
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$600	$718
2 Bed Rent	$650	$650
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.8%

1 Bedroom

13.0%

2 Bedrooms

46.3%

3 Bedrooms

35.6%

4 Bedrooms

2.3%

Property Listings — Sandy Lake, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sandy Lake, PA is 207. This is a increase of 109.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$300,000	3.0%
Listing Count	5	40.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	40.0%
Days on Market	263	75.0%

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Demographics — Sandy Lake, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sandy Lake, PA has a population of 2,670, which has decreased by -1.7% over the past 5 years. Sandy Lake, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 27.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	2,670	-1.7%
% Under 18	19.9%	0.5%
% Seniors	25.3%	15.5%
% WFH	8.6%	65.4%
% w/ College Degree	27.1%	62.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sandy Lake, PA is a predominantly white area, with 92.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sandy Lake, PA is hispanic, making up 1.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.5% of the population in Sandy Lake, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 54.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	92.8%	-3.2%
% Black	0.3%	-40.0%
% Hispanic	1.3%	0.0%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	0.5%	-54.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sandy Lake, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 22 mortgage originations in Sandy Lake, PA, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 9.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Sandy Lake, PA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	22
% Conventional Loans	95.0%
% Government Loans	5.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	5.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sandy Lake, PA

Sandy Lake, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	0.5%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$120	$600	$720
2 Bedroom	$260	$650	$910
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,260
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,370

Sandy Lake, PA—16145

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sandy Lake, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sandy Lake, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sandy Lake, PA

Demographics — Sandy Lake, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sandy Lake, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sandy Lake, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sandy Lake, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sandy Lake, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$182,000
Median Household Income	$64,500

Sandy Lake, PA—16145

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sandy Lake, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sandy Lake, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sandy Lake, PA

Demographics — Sandy Lake, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sandy Lake, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sandy Lake, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sandy Lake, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sandy Lake, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Stoneboro, PA

Carlton, PA

Clarks Mills, PA

Jackson Center, PA

Utica, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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