Living in Sandy, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandy · Census data 2020–2024
Sandy has 12,854 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $108,984 (31% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $470,300, the median rent is $1,861/month.
Sandy at a glance
- Population
- 12,854
- Median age
- 34.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $108,984State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $470,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,861/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Sandy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Oregon median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sandy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandy the median home value is $470,300, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,861 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,427 a month in housing costs.
Sandy median household income
The median household income in Sandy is $108,984 and the income per person is $42,676. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Sandy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,599
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.85
Sandy demographics
- Population
- 12,854
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 4,499
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandy ›
Education in Sandy
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Sandy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandy
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Sandy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | 12,854 | $108,984 | $470,300 | $1,861 |
| Boring | 1,869 | $158,625 | $730,900 | $1,328 |
| Orient | 481 | $92,212 | $936,000 | — |
| Estacada | 5,152 | $94,435 | $509,800 | $682 |
| Damascus | 11,437 | $122,500 | $653,100 | $2,654 |
| Gresham | 112,378 | $77,795 | $458,700 | $1,586 |
| Troutdale | 15,923 | $89,337 | $456,100 | $1,653 |
| Happy Valley | 26,738 | $122,151 | $725,300 | $2,029 |
| Wood Village | 4,696 | $85,413 | $311,500 | $1,535 |
More for people moving to Sandy
Sandy ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sandy: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sandy, OR?
The median household income in Sandy is $108,984, 31% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sandy?
The median home value in Sandy is $470,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Sandy?
The median gross rent in Sandy is $1,861 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Sandy, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Oregon median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Sandy?
The median age in Sandy is 34.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Sandy?
The average commute to work in Sandy is 26 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy?
The unemployment rate in Sandy is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandy?
29.7% of adults in Sandy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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