Population
Paloma Creek South
8,797
West Sand Lake
3,453
Median Income
Paloma Creek South
$137,585
West Sand Lake
$126,595
Home Value
Paloma Creek South
$342,800
West Sand Lake
$322,300
Rent
Paloma Creek South
$2,366
West Sand Lake
$899
Crime Rate
Paloma Creek South
N/A
West Sand Lake
N/A
Cost of Living
Paloma Creek South
202.7
West Sand Lake
157.5
Avg Temp
Paloma Creek South
N/A
West Sand Lake
N/A
Unemployment
Paloma Creek South
3.7%
West Sand Lake
3.9%
How Similar Are Paloma Creek South & West Sand Lake?
West Sand Lake is Paloma Creek South's #25 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Paloma Creek South
8,797
West Sand Lake
3,453
Paloma Creek South (8,797) is about 2.5x larger than West Sand Lake (3,453).
Political Leaning
Paloma Creek South
55.8%
West Sand Lake
49.3%
Paloma Creek South leans Republican while West Sand Lake leans Democratic.
Unemployment
Paloma Creek South
3.7%
West Sand Lake
3.9%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 4% difference.
Median Income
Paloma Creek South
$137,585
West Sand Lake
$126,595
Both cities have similar median income — just a 8% difference.
Home Values
Paloma Creek South
$342,800
West Sand Lake
$322,300
Both cities have similar home values — just a 6% difference.
Education
Paloma Creek South
30.3%
West Sand Lake
27.9%
Both cities have similar education — just a 8% difference.
Demographics
Paloma Creek South
38.4%
West Sand Lake
98.7%
West Sand Lake's demographics is significantly higher than Paloma Creek South's — 61% difference.
Cost of Living
Paloma Creek South
202.7
West Sand Lake
157.5
Paloma Creek South has a 22% higher cost of living than West Sand Lake.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Paloma Creek South and West Sand Lake share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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West Sand Lake
Paloma Creek South leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — West Sand Lake leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWest Sand Lake scores 143.0 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 244.8 in Paloma Creek South. West Sand Lake scores 157.5 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 202.7 in Paloma Creek South. West Sand Lake has a living wage (family of 4) of $163,823 vs $210,757 in Paloma Creek South (29% lower).
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Housing Market — West Sand Lake leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Sand Lake has a median rent of $899 vs $2,366 in Paloma Creek South (163% lower). West Sand Lake has a median property tax of $6,181 vs $7,334 in Paloma Creek South (19% lower). West Sand Lake has a owner-occupied of 92.8% compared to 83.2% in Paloma Creek South.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Paloma Creek South leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPaloma Creek South has a work from home of 29.8% compared to 9.5% in West Sand Lake. Paloma Creek South: 5,207 vs West Sand Lake: 1,918 for labor force. Paloma Creek South has a poverty rate of 1.8% compared to 3.6% in West Sand Lake.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Paloma Creek South leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauPaloma Creek South has a bachelor's degree or higher of 30.3% compared to 27.9% in West Sand Lake. Paloma Creek South has a high school diploma or higher of 41.5% compared to 39.4% in West Sand Lake.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPaloma Creek South has a population of 8,797, about 2.5x the size of West Sand Lake (3,453). Paloma Creek South skews younger with a median age of 34.4 vs 42.1.
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Black
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Paloma Creek South
West Sand Lake
Healthcare — Paloma Creek South leads
Source: CMS Hospital ComparePaloma Creek South: 4.5 vs West Sand Lake: 2.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPaloma Creek South has a work from home of 29.8% compared to 9.5% in West Sand Lake. West Sand Lake has a drive alone of 77.5% compared to 59.5% in Paloma Creek South.
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