At a Glance
Median Income
$102,201
$43,081 per capita
Home Value
$450,200
Zillow: $520,435
Median Rent
$1,640/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
1,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
11.8% smoking rate
How Sandy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandy residents earn a median household income of $102,201 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,081. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandy is $450,200 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,435. Median rent is $1,640/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Sandy reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,526/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Sandy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population12,738
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density3,452/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$102,201
Per Capita$43,081
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
A
Home Value$450,200
Rent$1,640
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$520,435
Housing Units4,589
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent61/100K
Property1,526/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain79.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation918 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Sandy was founded in 1913.
The median home in Sandy was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Portland International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.