Living in Sandy, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandy · Census data 2020–2024
Sandy has 94,291 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $112,176 (18% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $614,100, the median rent is $1,777/month.
Sandy at a glance
- Population
- 94,291
- Median age
- 37.6State: 32
- Median household income
- $112,176State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $614,100State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,777/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Sandy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sandy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandy the median home value is $614,100, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,777 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,183 a month in housing costs.
Sandy median household income
The median household income in Sandy is $112,176 and the income per person is $52,871. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Sandy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34,790
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.80
Sandy demographics
- Population
- 94,291
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 33,568
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandy ›
Education in Sandy
46% of adults 25 and older in Sandy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandy
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Sandy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | 94,291 | $112,176 | $614,100 | $1,777 |
| White City | 5,669 | $106,357 | $466,600 | $1,605 |
| Granite | 908 | $85,417 | $1,033,100 | $2,179 |
| Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | $119,422 | $694,100 | $1,730 |
| Midvale | 35,989 | $75,084 | $436,600 | $1,597 |
| Draper | 50,278 | $128,910 | $784,800 | $1,894 |
| Murray | 50,188 | $90,746 | $507,500 | $1,500 |
| Holladay | 31,099 | $117,043 | $763,400 | $1,704 |
| Riverton | 45,457 | $126,910 | $592,700 | $2,137 |
More for people moving to Sandy
Sandy ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sandy: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sandy, UT?
The median household income in Sandy is $112,176, 18% higher than the Utah median of $95,166 (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 $614,100, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Sandy?
The median gross rent in Sandy is $1,777 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Sandy, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Sandy?
The median age in Sandy is 37.6 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Sandy?
The average commute to work in Sandy is 23 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy?
The unemployment rate in Sandy is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandy?
46% 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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