Sandy Ridge Township, NC
Living in Sandy Ridge Township
Bikeability7
Walkability7
Commute26
Public Transit13
Affordability13
Public Safety92
Airports71
Hospitals42
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
61kPopulation+19k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
62%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
90%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black7%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate12%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree41%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household90%
Householder living alone9%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$144kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty
34 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more31%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office24%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$427kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
68%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$91 (2010–19)
90%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached97%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200948%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sandy Ridge Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Union County13
Property Crime in Sandy Ridge Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Union County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sandy Ridge Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sandy Ridge Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sandy Ridge Township, NC
Weddington Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
Arborbrook Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Abundant Life Christian Academy
5 miles, NE
Kids R Kids the Academy at Blakeney
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sandy Ridge Township, NC
Queens University of Charlotte
15 miles, NW
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
15 miles, NW
DeVry University-North Carolina
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sandy Ridge Township, NC
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
9 miles, N
Rebound Behavioral Health
10 miles, SW
Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville
10 miles, NW
Strategic Behavioral Center-Charlotte
12 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sandy Ridge Township, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
20 miles, NW
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
76 miles, S
Florence Regional Airport
80 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
84 miles, W