Livability Score

68
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Firebird Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (5) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Sandusky Ball Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Speedy Q
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
See more Sandusky amenity data

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Sandusky.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3%
F
See more Sandusky commute data

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sandusky is 86/100 - which is 4% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
See more Sandusky cost of living data

crime B+

Sandusky crime rates are 1,683 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
1,496 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
187 crimes per 100k
A
See more Sandusky crime data

employment D+

The median income in Sandusky is $45,602 - which is 10% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$45,602
F
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
B
See more Sandusky employment data

health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Mckenzie Health System
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
See more Sandusky health & safety data

housing A+

Sandusky home prices are $87,300 - which is 32% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$87,300
F
Home Appreciation Rate
16%
A
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio)
A+
See more Sandusky housing data

schools C+

The Sandusky graduation rate is 80% - which is 7% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
57%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Sandusky Elementary School
High Schools (2) D-
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Sandusky Juniorsenior High School
See more Sandusky education data

ratings F

Sandusky has an overall rating of 40% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
C
See more Sandusky user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings
Photo of Sandusky, MI
( 3 Ratings )

Living in Sandusky, MI

Sandusky Area Facts

New Real Estate Listings in Sandusky Area
Search Homes for Sale in Sandusky, MI

Sandusky Reviews

Write a review about Sandusky Tell people what you like or don't like about Sandusky…
Could be a nice town 1.5 rating By Home Hunter ( Nov 04, 2018) Sandusky could be a great bedroom community for families that could actually contribute something to the town. Instead, the focus seems to be on saving a crumbling downtown and starting a men's only homeless shelter. The neighborhoods are full of low end rental houses, most of ...Read More the sidewalks are dangerous and there is a blatant disregard for traffic laws in the residential areas. If Sandusky could attract a little more affluent population to at least live in town and quit catering to the welfare crowd, the local business environment would improve on its own. By the way, the fitness stations at the walking trail is a step in the right direction. It could be a nice, quiet and safe place to live. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Sandusky?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Sandusky, MI Livability

      vs

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sandusky? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sandusky Ball Park

      Entertainment

      Firebird Theater

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sandusky? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Sandusky.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Mckenzie Health System

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors