At a Glance
Median Income
$111,242
$50,592 per capita
Home Value
$562,500
Zillow: $658,471
Median Rent
$1,728/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
191/100K
2,421/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
312 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $111,242 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,592. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandy is $562,500 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $658,471. Median rent is $1,728/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Sandy reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,421/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
45.7% of adults in Sandy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population94,723
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density3,904/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,242
Per Capita$50,592
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
B+
Home Value$562,500
Rent$1,728
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$658,471
Housing Units34,356
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent191/100K
Property2,421/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary342/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain19.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,787 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Sandy was founded in 1871.
The median home in Sandy was built in 1984.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.
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