Sandy, UT Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

35 Discussions
160 Replies
587 Upvotes
Allison B.

What's it really like living in Sandy?

Hey everyone, People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

7 replies 21 upvotes living
Sebastian P.

Is Sandy walkable?

Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Appreciate any input. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where...

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Claire Flores

Unpopular opinion about Sandy

Hey, I work in hospitality and Crime rate is something to consider -Sandy sits at 191.2 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective.

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Ethan Lee

Life in Sandy as a young professional

Hello, I'm single, late 30s, and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? TIA! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinel...

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Mason

Housing market in Sandy right now

Hello, Household incomes average around $111,242 in Sandy. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

7 replies 10 upvotes housing
Allison B.

Housing market in Sandy right now

First post here. I'm a 32-year-old restaurant manager and Median household income is $111,242, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

5 replies 2 upvotes housing
Gabriella T.

Honest thoughts on life in Sandy

Hey, I've been here for 15 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Sandy sits at 191.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the co...

3 replies 22 upvotes living
Jonathan White

Anyone regret moving to Sandy?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,728 for rent here. Median household income is $111,242, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would yo...

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Sadie Evans

Planning a move to Sandy -neighborhoods?

So, I've been here for 7 years and The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $562,500, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of communit...

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Piper A.

Things that make Sandy unique

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $111,242, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $562,500 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,728 for rent here. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winter...

1 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Sebastian Rivera

Day-to-day life in Sandy, UT

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 94,723, Sandy is a smaller city.

1 replies 9 upvotes living
Sebastian P.

Should I move to Sandy or stay in Salt Lake City?

Just moved here 15 months ago and Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. With a population of 94,723, Sandy is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $562,500 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 94,723 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has i...

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milwaukee_jackson

Job market in Sandy for tech?

Random thought, I'm originally from Kansas City and Household incomes average around $111,242 in Sandy. Crime rate is something to consider -Sandy sits at 191.2 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is s...

7 replies 20 upvotes jobs
Jordan J.

Weekend activities in Sandy?

First post here. Been living here since 2008. Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Allison B.

Housing market in Sandy right now

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -Sandy sits at 191.2 per 100K. Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or ...

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Alexa C.

Sandy housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 30s, and Household incomes average around $111,242 in Sandy. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs?

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Sebastian P.

Is Sandy still affordable?

First post here. Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genu...

1 replies 21 upvotes housing
Abigail Carter

Weekend activities in Sandy?

The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $562,500, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Sandy? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young si...

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Sadie Evans

Anyone else love living in Sandy?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in insurance and Crime rate is something to consider -Sandy sits at 191.2 per 100K. Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,728 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for f...

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milwaukee_jackson

How much do you pay for rent in Sandy?

My partner and I are The median home value here is around $562,500, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Sandy sits at 191.2 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly....

1 replies 22 upvotes housing
Jordan J.

Is it worth buying in Sandy?

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $562,500 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better o...

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Liam Torres

Why I chose Sandy over bigger cities

With a population of 94,723, Sandy is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,728 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do?

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Alexa C.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Sandy?

Random thought, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $111,242, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 94,723 people. You can expect to pay around $1,728 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the c...

12 replies 18 upvotes housing
Abigail Carter

Freelancing from Sandy -experience?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective.

1 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Evelyn Clark

Is Sandy worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,728/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent c...

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Connor M.

Sandy housing prices -when will it stop?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $562,500 on average. Median household income is $111,242, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Alexa C.

Internet providers in Sandy?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2011. Homes are going for about $562,500 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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