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Sand lake, FL

Sand lake, FL.

Population: 30,213 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sand lake, FL is $500,429 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $248,500 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,220/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$500,429

Median home value

-1.2%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$500,429
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+79.7%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$516,041
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$248,500
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$281
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
253
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
71 days
New listings (monthly)
52

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,220/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,010/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,870/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,400/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Schools include
TANGELO PARK ELEMENTARY, DR. PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY, DR. PHILLIPS HIGH, PALM LAKE ELEMENTARY, SIMON YOUTH FOUND ACAD AT OUTLET MKTPLCE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chevron Chemical Co. (Ortho Division) (9.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
96
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
857
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
115,090
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
62,903

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Canaveral National Seashore (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
ORLANDO HEALTH, ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, ORLANDO HEALTH-HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
264
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-692 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
5.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,864
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
857,018
Average weekly wage
$1,243
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,801

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Sand lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$500,429$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$248,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market79 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,220/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,864$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sand lake, FL?
$500,429.
What is the median sale price in Sand lake, FL?
$248,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sand lake, FL?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Sand lake, FL?
Typical rent: $2,220/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sand lake, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is Sand lake, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sand lake, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sand lake, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sand lake, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sand lake, FL?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sand lake, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sand lake, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sand lake, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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