NEIGHBORHOOD
Sandalwood
Florida · Jacksonville · 18,113 residents · 3.28 sq mi
The short version
With 18,113 people, Sandalwood is a neighborhood in Jacksonville. This skews young, with a median age of 32.3. Households here earn about 43% more than in Jacksonville as a whole. There are 5,529 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 24%. Median rent is $2,052 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Sandalwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
18,113
Population density
5,529 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.28 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,924
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,287
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
Information11.4%
Public administration9.4%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Retail trade5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$327,477
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,052
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.08 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(8,553)
Black12.3%(2,234)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(3,582)
Asian13.4%(2,428)
Other7.3%(1,316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(8,553)
Black12.3%(2,234)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(3,582)
Asian13.4%(2,428)
Other7.3%(1,316)
Diversity Score
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.1%
Female
56.9%
Foreign born
23.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida?
Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida has about 18,113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida?
The typical household in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida earns about $99,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida expensive?
In Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida, the median home is worth about $327,477, and the typical rent is about $2,052 a month.
How educated are people in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida?
About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida?
About 5.9% of people in Sandalwood, Jacksonville, Florida live below the federal poverty line.
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JacksonvilleDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024