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Living in
Sandy.
About
Life in Sandy
Living in Sandy means joining one of Utah's largest suburbs with genuine suburban infrastructure—think solid schools, reliable employment, and direct light rail access to Salt Lake City without feeling like you're packed into downtown. The median household income here sits at $111,242 with a median home value around $614,100, which puts you in a stable middle-to-upper-middle-class neighborhood, though you're paying Salt Lake metro prices. The job market is solid with unemployment at just 3.6%, and you've got Salt Lake Community College's Miller Campus right here for training programs plus a University of Utah continuing education hub, so workforce development isn't a weakness.
Sandy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
10.3%
Broadband Internet
93.6%
of households
Population Growth
-5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Sandy: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sandy, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (13.9%), and 7.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.9%
of households
Married Couples
58.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Sandy
In Sandy, rent runs 19% above the UT average, and home values are 25% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,983
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $657,207 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Sandy and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sandy is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Sandy Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Salt Lake City, UT metro area
Commute22.7 min avg
How Sandy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sandy, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sandy runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
221.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,805.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sandy Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Salt Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Salt Lake County, which includes Sandy, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $600,000 |
| 2024 | 35 | High Wind | $180,500 |
| 2023 | 59 | Heavy Snow | $17.6M |
| 2022 | 37 | High Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Air Quality57 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Salt Lake County, which includes Sandy, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
57
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sandy has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
21.0"
Annual Snowfall
81.9"
Hot Days/Year
48
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 2.16" |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 2.31" |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.34" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 2.83" |
| Jun | 82°F | 57°F | 1.36" |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 0.60" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 0.91" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 1.62" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 2.09" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.10" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.36" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sandy
Sandy has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Lone Peak Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Draper
Intermountain Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Murray
Holy Cross Hospital-jordan Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · West Jordan
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sandy
Sandy's student/teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
31
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sandy (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 155,088 students · in-state tuition $8,730 · 52% graduate · median earnings $76,999 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 27,264 students · in-state tuition $9,832 · 68% graduate · median earnings $72,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,136 students · in-state tuition $4,543 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 5,986 students · 76% graduate · median earnings $79,752 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
3.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 823 students · in-state tuition $44,980 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sandy
Sandy has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
12 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sandy
Sandy Library
10100 South Petunia Way, Sandy
Cities Near Sandy
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sandy?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sandy FAQ
Is Sandy, Utah affordable?⌄
Sandy's median rent is $1,777/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $112,176/year. Median home value is $614,100.
Is Sandy, Utah safe?⌄
Sandy's violent crime rate was 221 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1805 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sandy, Utah?⌄
Sandy has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sandy, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Sandy is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,777/month and median household income is $112,176/year. The median home value is $614,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sandy, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Sandy is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from