The Town FilesSand Ridge, New York
Community in Oswego County · population 992 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $211,500
- Household income
- $34,821
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 159 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 53.2
Sand Ridge is a community of 992 people in Oswego County, New York. The median home is worth $211,500, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 90% of New York towns, quieter than 84% of New York towns, easier by car than 77% of New York towns.
How Sand Ridge ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sand Ridge is worth $211,500, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $34,821, which is more affordable than 7% of New York towns. 84.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sand Ridge | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $34,821 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sand Ridge
| People | Sand Ridge | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Sand Ridge
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 12.6°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 159.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sand Ridge since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 28, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 24, 1992.
Severe weather in Oswego County since 1996
Oswego County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oswego County
Oswego County had 32,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,152 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Sand Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Towns near Sand Ridge
- Schroeppel, NY2.3 mi · 7,969 people · home $188,400
- Phoenix, NY3.7 mi · 2,226 people · home $157,000
- Brewerton, NY4.6 mi · 3,907 people · home $195,600
- Central Square, NY4.9 mi · 1,862 people · home $196,000
- Clay, NY5.7 mi · 60,527 people · home $205,900
- Hastings, NY5.8 mi · 9,342 people · home $187,700
- Radisson, NY6.1 mi · 7,038 people · home $313,600
- Palermo, NY7.9 mi · 3,470 people · home $138,800
Sand Ridge questions
Is Sand Ridge, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sand Ridge scores better for retirees than 60% of New York towns and quieter than 84%. 32.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.2).
How much does a house cost in Sand Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Sand Ridge is valued at $211,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,821, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Sand Ridge?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 12.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 159.0 inches of snow.
Does Sand Ridge get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sand Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)