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Sandy Lake, PA

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Population
624
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,158 ft
Median Home Value
$177,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$751/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$83,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Sandy Lake

Sandy Lake grew out of a 19th-century settlement in the rolling hills of Mercer County. Early pioneers originally named the area Brownsville, but later changed it after the natural lake sitting just west of town. Over the decades, the community grew around its quiet streets and surrounding family farms, keeping the relaxed character of a classic western Pennsylvania small town.

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Life here revolves around open space and easy access to the water. Boating and fishing are regular weekend pastimes, with nearby Maurice K. Goddard State Park adding miles of trails and outdoor recreation around Lake Wilhelm. Regional highways make it simple to reach shopping and employers across Mercer County, giving residents a peaceful country setting with straightforward access to daily necessities.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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