Sandston, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 7,571.
Males: 3,543  (46.8%)
Females: 4,028  (53.2%)
Median resident age:

38.3 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 23250.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,985
Sandston:

$81,985
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,719

Sandston CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $344,600
Sandston:

$344,600
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $223,240; detached houses: $230,913

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,151.

March 2022 cost of living index in Sandston: 92.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.5%
(9.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.6% for Black residents, 5.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Sandston, VA (2022)
    • 3,35546.8%White alone
    • 2,77138.6%Black alone
    • 4035.6%Hispanic
    • 3795.3%Two or more races
    • 2153.0%Asian alone
    • 30.04%American Indian alone

Races in Sandston detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 35 registered sex offenders living in Sandston, Virginia as of May 03, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sandston is 199 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (15.6%), English (9.3%), Nigerian (5.5%), German (4.7%), Irish (4.6%), European (1.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 165 feet

410 residents are foreign born (2.8% Latin America, 2.1% Asia).

This place:

5.7%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,534 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,441 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Richmond, VA (8.0 miles , pop. 197,790).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (73.0 miles , pop. 234,403).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (207.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Fair Oaks, VA (0.7 miles ),
Highland Springs, VA (1.3 miles ),
Montrose, VA (1.8 miles ),
East Highland Park, VA (2.3 miles ),
Mechanicsville, VA (2.6 miles ),
Manchester, VA (2.7 miles ),
Richmond, VA (2.8 miles ),
Bensley, VA (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 37.52 N, Longitude: 77.32 W

Area code: 804

Distribution of median household income in Sandston, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sandston, VA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Virginia:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 59.2. This is better than average.

City:

59.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.258. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.258
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 7.23. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.23
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.118. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.118
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.03. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.03
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 0.00166. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00166
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Sandston-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Virginia state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the Sandston place center killed 4 people and injured 246 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 10/18/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the place center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sandston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 43.2 miles away from Sandston center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 32.5 miles away from Sandston center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 46.1 miles away from Sandston center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from Sandston center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 220.9 miles away from Sandston center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 44.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Henrico County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Sandston:

  • HENRICO HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; HIGHLAND SPRINGS, VA)
  • SOUTH LABURNUM DIALYSIS LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; RICHMOND, VA)
  • TOTAL RENAL CARE - RICHMOND COMMUNITY (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, VA)
  • BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, VA)
  • RAI - MECHANICSVILLE TRNPK-RICHMOND (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, VA)
  • SEVEN HILLS HCC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, VA)
  • TOTAL RENAL CARE - EAST END (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; RICHMOND, VA)

Amtrak stations near Sandston:

  • 7 miles: RICHMOND, MAIN STREET (RICHMOND, 1500 MAIN STREET) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms.
  • 12 miles: RICHMOND (7519 STAPLES MILL RD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar and vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: ASHLAND (112 RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sandston:

  • Virginia Commonwealth University (about 8 miles; Richmond, VA; Full-time enrollment: 26,647)
  • Virginia Union University (about 8 miles; Richmond, VA; FT enrollment: 2,028)
  • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College (about 12 miles; Richmond, VA; FT enrollment: 8,271)
  • University of Richmond (about 13 miles; University of Richmond, VA; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • John Tyler Community College (about 14 miles; Chester, VA; FT enrollment: 5,864)
  • Virginia State University (about 21 miles; Petersburg, VA; FT enrollment: 5,815)
  • College of William and Mary (about 38 miles; Williamsburg, VA; FT enrollment: 7,617)

Private high school in Sandston:

Public elementary/middle schools in Sandston:

  • ELKO MIDDLE (Students: 514, Location: 5901 ELKO ROAD, Grades: 6-8)
  • SEVEN PINES ELEM (Students: 492, Location: 301 BEULAH RD, Grades: PK-5)
  • DONAHOE ELEM (Students: 379, Location: 1801 GRAVES RD, Grades: PK-5)
  • SANDSTON ELEM (Students: 210, Location: 7 NAGLEE AVE, Grades: PK-5)
See full list of schools located in Sandston

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Sandston: Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad (A), Henrico County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Training (B), Virginia Aviation Museum (C), Sandston Branch Henrico County Public Library (D), Richmond International Airport Police Department (E), Richmond International Airport Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Laburnum Park Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Sandston include: Church of Our Saviour (A), Saint Paul Lutheran Church (B), Sandston Baptist Church (C), Sandston Presbyterian Church (D), Seven Pines Baptist Church (E), Bethany Church (F), Saint James Church (G), Corinth Church (H), Third Christian Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Seven Pines National Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Henrico County - Libraries- Sandston (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 23 East Williamsburg Road), East End Travel (Tours & Charters; 5203 South Laburnum).

Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott (5400 Williamsburg Road), Hampton Inn Richmond-Airport (5300 Airport Square Ln), Econo Lodge Richmond Airport (5408 Williamsburg Road), East End Travel (5203 South Laburnum), Comfort Inn Richmond Airport (5240 Arpt Square Lane), Days Inn-Richmond Airport (5500 Williamsburg Rd.), Argyles Roadside Grill (5500 Williamsburg Road), Homewood Suites (5996 Audubon Drive), Holiday Inn-Airport (5203 Williamsburg Road).

Henrico County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.7%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Sandston (2011 data):

  • Citizens and Farmers Bank: Sandston Branch at 100 East Williamsburg Road, branch established on 2001/12/21. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $921.0 mil, Deposits: $647.3 mil, headquarters in West Point, VA, positive income, Consumer Lending Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: C&F Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Sandston:

Marital status in Sandston, VA
  • Never married: 38.5%
  • Now married: 39.8%
  • Separated: 5.2%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Sandston:

  • High school or higher: 84.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Virginia average:

12.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Sandston
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sandston, VA (based on Henrico County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant86,344139
Mainline Protestant35,80256
Catholic17,0976
Other16,62417
Black Protestant3709
Orthodox1352
None150,563-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 71
Henrico County:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 42
Henrico County:

1.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 100
This county:

3.45 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 226
Henrico County:

7.81 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Henrico County:

9.4%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.8%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.2%
Virginia:

18.6%

9.10% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($73,526 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.10%
Virginia average:

10.20%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($111 average AGI)
Henrico County:

0.02%
Virginia average:

0.09%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Richmond city, VA  1.90% ($54,339 average AGI)
to Chesterfield County, VA  1.50% ($63,920)
to Hanover County, VA  0.97% ($77,459)
Businesses in Sandston, VA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1Hilton3
Arby's1Holiday Inn2
Best Western1Microtel1
Burger King1Motel 61
Comfort Inn1Penske1
Curves1Red Roof Inn1
Days Inn1U-Haul1
Dunkin Donuts1UPS3
Econo Lodge1Waffle House1
FedEx3YMCA1

Strongest AM radio stations in Sandston:

  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCLM (1450 AM; 1 kW; HIGHLAND SPRINGS, VA; Owner: WORLD MEDIA BROADCAST COMPANY)
  • WGGM (820 AM; 10 kW; CHESTER, VA; Owner: HOFFMAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WREJ (1540 AM; 10 kW; RICHMOND, VA)
  • WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WVNZ (1320 AM; 5 kW; RICHMOND, VA)
  • WFTH (1590 AM; 5 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WBTK (1380 AM; 5 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WXGI (950 AM; 4 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: GEE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRNL (910 AM; 5 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sandston:

  • WCVE-FM (88.9 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHCE (91.1 FM; HIGHLAND SPRINGS, VA; Owner: HENRICO COUNTY SCHOOLS)
  • WCDX (92.1 FM; MECHANICSVILLE, VA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMXB (103.7 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WJMO-FM (105.7 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBTJ (106.5 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRVQ (94.5 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRXL (102.1 FM; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAUQ (89.7 FM; CHARLES CITY, VA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDYL (101.1 FM; CHESTER, VA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WKHK (95.3 FM; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WBBT-FM (107.3 FM; POWHATAN, VA; Owner: MAINQUAD, INC.)
  • WKJS (104.7 FM; CREWE, VA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKLR (96.5 FM; FORT LEE, VA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WYFJ (100.1 FM; ASHLAND, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRHH (99.3 FM; PETERSBURG, VA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJZV (93.1 FM; ETTRICK, VA; Owner: RICHMOND BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WARV-FM (100.3 FM; PETERSBURG, VA; Owner: MAINQUAD COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WWUZ (96.9 FM; BOWLING GREEN, VA; Owner: THE FREE LANCE-STAR PUBLISHING CO. OF FREDERICKSBURG, VA)
  • WCWM (90.7 FM; WILLIAMSBURG, VA; Owner: THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY IN VA.)

TV broadcast stations around Sandston:

  • WCVE-TV (Channel 23; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWBT (Channel 12; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF VIRGINIA)
  • W48BI (Channel 48; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WRLH-TV (Channel 35; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: WRLH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WXOB-LP (Channel 17; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: KM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTVR-TV (Channel 6; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: ELCOM OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WRIC-TV (Channel 8; PETERSBURG, VA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF RICHMOND, INC.)
  • WCVW (Channel 57; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUPV (Channel 65; ASHLAND, VA; Owner: BELL BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W39CO (Channel 39; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WWAY (Channel 3; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WKYV-LP (Channel 61; KEYSVILLE, VA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFMA-LP (Channel 52; FARMVILLE, VA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Sandston fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Sandston fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 101Number of bridges
  • 1,237ft / 377mTotal length
  • $439,000Total costs
  • 1,336,392Total average daily traffic
  • 161,694Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Sandston, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 401970-1979
  • 161980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 252000-2009
  • 72010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sandston, VA
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 110 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Sandston)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Sandston, VA)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Sandston)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Sandston)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 7 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 62. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 87 took place in 2007, and the least - 42 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Sandston, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (38.0%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (29.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Sandston, VA
    • 40238.0%Outside Fires
    • 31129.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 29127.5%Structure Fires
    • 535.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Sandston, VA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Sandston, Virginia:

  • Clarion Hotel Richmond Airport, 5203 Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, Virginia 23150 , Phone: (804) 222-6450, Fax: (804) 652-0492
  • Holiday Inn Express Richmond Airport, 491 International Center Dr, Sandston, Virginia 23150 , Phone: (804) 222-1499, Fax: (804) 222-1498
  • Quality Inn, 5240 Airport Sq Ln, Sandston, Virginia 23150 , Phone: (804) 226-1800
  • Americas Best Value Inn, 5700 Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, Virginia 23150 , Phone: (804) 222-2780, Fax: (804) 226-4056
  • Homewood Suites Richmond Airport, 5996 Audubon Dr, Sandston, Virginia 23150 , Phone: (804) 737-1600, Fax: (804) 737-1666
  • Best Western Richmond Airport Hotel, 5300 Airport Square Ln, Sandston, Virginia 23150 , Phone: (804) 222-8200, Fax: (804) 222-4915
  • Econo Lodge, 5408 Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, Virginia 23150 , Phone: (804) 222-1020
  • Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport, 441 International Center Dr, Sandston, Virginia 23150 , Phone: (804) 222-3338, Fax: (804) 222-3344
  • 4 other hotels and motels
All 12 fire-safe hotels and motels in Sandston, Virginia
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sandston, VA
  • 69.2%Electricity
  • 15.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.2%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%No fuel used
  • 0.6%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sandston, VA
  • 79.5%Electricity
  • 14.4%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Sandston compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Sandston on our top lists:

  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest positive percentage difference between never married females and males (15+ years) (with at least 1,000 females never married)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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