Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Evan's Brothers
Coffee Shop
Tasty's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Hoot Owl
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Panida Theater
Cinema
Bonner County Museum & Arboretum
Museum
Bonner Mall Cinema
Cinema
Bonner County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Food and Drink (7) F
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
The Longshot
Bar
MickDuff's - Brewery and Restaurant
Bar
Dub's Drive-In
Fast Food
The Pita Pit
Fast Food
Giant Paul Bunyan
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Zips
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
7B Fitness
Gym
Sandpoint Community Hall
Community Centre
Ponderay Event Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) C-
Super 1 Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Winter Ridge Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Yoke's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Hickory Park
Park
Healing Gardens
Park
Farmin Park
Park
Pine Street Park
Park
Great Northern Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Travers Park
Park
Condo Del Sol Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Spokane International Caboose
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Pet Memorial Rose Garden
Park
McNearney Park
Park
Ponderay Mobile Home Playground
Playground
Shops (11) D-
Shell
Convenience Store
Syringa Cyclery
Bicycle
Chevron
Convenience Store
Express Lane
Convenience Store
Demented Duck Games
Electronics
Zero Point
Toys
Outdoor Experience
Bicycle
Greasy Fingers Bike n Repair
Bicycle
Dairy Depot
Convenience Store
Sandpoint Furniture Carpet One Floor & Home
Furniture
Sandpoint Furniture Clearance Center
Furniture
Bonner Mall
Mall
Babe's One-Stop
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Sandpoint.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Sandpoint
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Sandpoint is 114/100 - which is 19% higher than Idaho.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Sandpoint crime rates are 1,124 per 100k, which is 4% lower than Idaho
Property Crime
1,050 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
74 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C-

The median income in Sandpoint is $46,712 - which is 5% lower than Idaho.
Med. Household Income
$46,712 F
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kaniksu Community Health
Clinic
Sandpoint Super Drug
Pharmacy
Family Health Center
Hospital
Northern Peaks Dental
Dentist
Bonner County Hospital
Hospital
Sandpoint Fire Department
Fire Station
Sandpoint Police Department
Police
Ponderay Police Department
Police
Bonner County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B+

Sandpoint home prices are $282,600 - which is 68% higher than Idaho
Home Price
$282,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Sandpoint graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Idaho
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (11) C-
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
Cynthia S Preschool & Kindergarten
Little Lambs Preschool
Washington Elementary School
Lposd Home School Academy
Sandpoint Waldorf School
Sandpoint Jr Academy
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Selkirk School
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Sandpoint Christian School
Kootenai Elementary School
High Schools (4) C-
Lake Pend Oreille High School
Sandpoint High School
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
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ratings A

Sandpoint has an overall rating of 83% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sandpoint? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hickory Park
      Healing Gardens
      Farmin Park
      Pine Street Park
      Great Northern Park
      Centennial Park
      Travers Park
      Condo Del Sol Park

      Entertainment

      Panida Theater
      Bonner County Museum & Arboretum
      Bonner Mall Cinema
      Bonner County Fairgrounds

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Arby's
      The Longshot
      MickDuff's - Brewery and Restaurant
      Dub's Drive-In
      The Pita Pit
      Giant Paul Bunyan
      Papa Murphy's

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sandpoint? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Sandpoint.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sandpoint? The cost of living in Sandpoint is 114/100 - which is 19% higher than Idaho.
      Sandpoint
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Idaho
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sandpoint? Sandpoint crime rates are 1,124, which are 4% lower than Idaho
      Total Crime
      1,124 per 100k people

      52% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 89

      52% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Sandpoint? The median income in Sandpoint is $46,712 which is 5% lower than Idaho.
      Median household income
      $46,71216% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,2105% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sandpoint a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Bonner County Hospital
      Family Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Sandpoint Super Drug

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Sandpoint home prices? Sandpoint home prices are $282,600 - which is 68% higher than Idaho
      Median home value
      $282,60053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9154% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Sandpoint have good schools? The Sandpoint graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Idaho
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Sandpoint a good place to live? Sandpoint has an overall rating of 83% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      7 total surveys

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