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Sandgerði

City in Reykjanesbær, Iceland

Overview

Sandgerði is a charming coastal town on the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its fishing heritage, birdwatching, and proximity to Keflavík International Airport. Its small community, wild Atlantic vistas, and easy access to nature make it popular with both locals and visitors seeking authentic Icelandic life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Reykjanesbær
Population
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.04°, -22.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
95
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,630
Local Cost
$1,850
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
95
English
95
Temperature
5.3°C
Summer Avg
10.3°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
21.3°C
Record Low
-10.4°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1465 mm
Internet Speed
236 Mbps
Upload
219 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
36
Walk Score
36
Footways
72.0
Airport
KEF
Distance
7 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 73/100.

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