Sand Rock, AL is a small town with a population of 1,011 according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, it has been ranked highly in several categories by BestPlaces. Sand Rock has been ranked as one of the safest places to live in Alabama with a crime index of 3. This means that the average person in Sand Rock has 3 times less chance of being the victim of a crime compared to other cities in Alabama. Sand Rock has also been ranked highly for its cost of living – it is 14% lower than the national average! Additionally, Sand Rock ranks highly in terms of housing affordability with an average home price of $121,500 and a median rent price of just $634! For those looking for employment opportunities, Sand Rock has a prosperous job market and unemployment rate of 4%. All these reasons make Sand Rock an attractive place to live and raise a family.
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