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Sand City, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Sand City, CA (Monterey County) — Census median home value $986,100, county listing prices up about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Sand City houses and the broader area.
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Sand City, CA is in Monterey County, California — this guide covers houses in Sand City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 262, with a median household income of $78,250. Census data puts the median value of houses in Sand City at $986,100.
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Market overview
Sand City housing market
Sand City is in Monterey County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sand City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$986,100
Population (Census ACS)
262
Median household income
$78,250
County price trend (2025)
1.32% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Sand City market snapshot
Population
262
County
Monterey County
Median Household Income
$78,250
Median Home Value (city)
$986,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,964/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sand City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $986,100.
County Price Trend
Monterey County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.32% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sand City has an estimated population of 262 and a median household income of $78,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sand City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 12.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 30% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Sand City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
262
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$986,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$78,250
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,964
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.32%
Census place type
city
County
Monterey County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
0.55 sq mi
Census GEOID
0665112
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Sand City
Schools
Monterey Peninsula Unified — 21 schools, 9,257 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Monterey addresses may be served by Monterey Peninsula Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Sand City FAQ
What are houses worth in Sand City, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sand City at $986,100.
How much do houses cost in Sand City, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Sand City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $986,100. Active listing prices in Monterey County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sand City, CA?
Sand City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Monterey County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Sand City, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sand City's population at approximately 262.
What's the median rent in Sand City, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sand City at approximately $1,964 per month.
What is the median household income in Sand City, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sand City at approximately $78,250.
Is the Sand City housing market growing?
Monterey County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.32% annual change in 2025.
Is Sand City, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sand City's median home value at about 12.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 30% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Sand City, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Monterey Peninsula Unified for many Sand City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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