Sand
City in Grand-Est, France
Overview
Sand is a charming village set in the Grand-Est region of France, characterized by its peaceful rural landscape and close-knit community. Known for traditional Alsatian architecture and proximity to the Rhine canal, the town offers a relaxed pace of life and authentic local experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Grand-Est
Population
1,413
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.38°, 7.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,753
Local Cost
$1,062
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
757 mm
Internet Speed
356 Mbps
Upload
290 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
42.0
Airport
LHA
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.