Sandyston township, New Jersey
Sandyston township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sandyston township is a geographic entity located in Sussex County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,032. The land area covers 41.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,032 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±8.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 783 | ±76 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 888 | ±79 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 783 | ±76 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 105 | ±48 |
| Median Home Value | $337,400 | ±$36,083 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,750 | ±$120 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,219 | ±$13,614 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,770 | ±$9,620 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 55 | ±35 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 975 | ±162 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.1% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,022 (2024)
ID: 170349
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MUNICIPAL CLERK
133 COUNTY ROAD 645, SANDYSTON NJ 07826-5043
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GUS Population: 147,444 (2024)
ID: 109049
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1 SPRING ST, NEWTON NJ 07860-2091
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Oak Ridge, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | SPARTA, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dingmans Ferry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | WANTAGE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Matamoras, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Dingmans Ferry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dingmans Ferry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Dingmans Ferry, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sussex County Community College
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College | 10.5 mi away | One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ, 07860 |
9733002100
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SUSSEX COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 125 MORRIS TURNPIKE, NEWTON, NJ, 07860 |
(973) 948-3660
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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College | 24.0 mi away | 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301-2999 |
5704223117
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PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 201 BROAD STREET, MILFORD, PA, 18337 |
(570) 296-8211
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DINGMAN TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 100 BOND COURT, MILFORD, PA, 18337 |
(570) 686-7045
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SUSSEX-WANTAGE BRANCH
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 69 ROUTE 639, SUSSEX, NJ, 07461 |
(973) 875-3940
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DENNIS MEMORIAL BRANCH
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 101 MAIN STREET, NEWTON, NJ, 07860 |
(973) 383-4810
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PORT JERVIS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 138 PIKE STREET, PORT JERVIS, NY, 12771 |
(845) 856-7313
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FRANKLIN BRANCH
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 103 MAIN STREET, FRANKLIN, NJ, 07416 |
(973) 827-6555
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DOROTHY HENRY BRANCH
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 66 ROUTE 94, VERNON, NJ, 07462 |
(973) 827-8095
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SUSSEX 3 WNW, NJ US, located 7.9 miles from Sandyston township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.9° | 16.7° | 25.8° | 3.50" | 11.6" |
| February | 38.0° | 17.9° | 27.9° | 2.72" | 9.9" |
| March | 47.0° | 25.4° | 36.2° | 3.63" | 6.3" |
| April | 59.7° | 35.8° | 47.7° | 4.18" | 1.2" |
| May | 70.5° | 45.8° | 58.2° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 55.1° | 66.7° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 60.4° | 71.8° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 58.5° | 70.0° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.3° | 50.9° | 62.6° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.9° | 39.7° | 51.3° | 4.66" | 0.3" |
| November | 50.9° | 30.9° | 40.9° | 3.17" | 1.4" |
| December | 39.7° | 22.6° | 31.1° | 3.98" | 8.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layton CDP | CDP | 0.6 mi | — |
| Branchville borough | Borough | 5.7 mi | — |
| Birchwood Lakes CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Crandon Lakes CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Milford borough | Borough | 7.6 mi | — |
| Pocono Ranch Lands CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3403765700. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.