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Box Elder, SD vs Sandpoint, ID

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Are people in Sandpoint older or younger than people in Box Elder?
- The Median Age in Sandpoint is 12.1 years older than in Box Elder.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sandpoint or Box Elder?
- Sandpoint housing costs are 67.8% more expensive than Box Elder housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sandpoint or Box Elder?
- The average commute for residents of Sandpoint is 0.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Box Elder.

Things to do in Box Elder?
Box Elder SD resides along I-90 exit 131 eastbound between Rapid City & Sioux Falls featuring Hot Springs Municipal Airport Ranch Creek Golf Course Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Evans Plunge Mineral Spa plus Cave Of The Winds Tours between June–September attracting tourists all year round!

Things to do in Sandpoint?
Living in Sandpoint, ID is a unique experience. Nestled in the beautiful Selkirk Mountains along the shore of Lake Pend Oreille, the area's natural beauty is breathtaking. The quaint downtown area offers plenty of shops and restaurants to explore, while the surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking, fishing, camping, and boating. With mild summers and snowy winters, there are four distinct seasons to enjoy in Sandpoint. Residents also enjoy an array of art galleries and cultural events throughout the year. Sandpoint is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

 Box Elder, SDSandpoint, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock8,448329,725,481
 Median Income$62,972  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$320,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.03  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Sandpoint    26 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Very attractive and beautiful place, definitely somewhere I would want to live. Never have I seen a nicer city, or is it a large town? Either way, gorgeous, lots to do.  More

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It's a little too sprawling in the town itself for what I'm looking for, but the surrounding and just outside of town areas are beautiful, densely green and the native  More

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I lived there in 1998 & 1999 -loved the place and its scenery, wildlife and friendly  More

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