Sandy, Utah
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City Overview
As of 2009, Sandy's population is 96,074 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.54 percent.
The median home cost in Sandy is $240,280. Home appreciation the last year has been -7.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Sandy's cost of living is 4.26% Higher than the U.S. average.
Sandy public schools spend $3,529 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 24 students per teacher in Sandy.
The unemployment rate in Sandy is 3.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Sandy jobs have Decreased by 2.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Sandy, UT, population is 96,074. There are 4,217 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Sandy, UT
The median age is 29.7. The US median is 37.6. 62.80% of people in Sandy, UT, are married. 7.07% are divorced.
The average household size is 3.24 people. 43.34% of people are married, with children. 7.19% have children, but are single.
Race in Sandy, UT
91.91% of people are white, 0.67% are black, 2.96% are asian, 0.40% are native american, and 3.64% claim 'Other'.
5.13% of the people in Sandy, UT, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 94.87% are non-hispanic).
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Outdoor Activities Abound: Excellent rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking are within 10 miles. A bit further are several lakes with good... (read more)Greatest winters : Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt lake City does have the greatest snow on earth as our license plates read. I've lived here 3 years since 2006 and I averaged 100... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Health
There are 290 physicians per 100,000 population in Sandy, UT. The US average is 170.
Sandy, UT Health Index
Air quality in Sandy, UT is 13 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Sandy, UT is 68 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Love Sandy and want to move back but! Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)re: Great Place For Non-Mormons Too - 8/12/2007: Thank you for being so positive about our community. It means a lot to... (read more)Great Place For Non-Mormons Too: As a pastor of a local Christian church, I have lived in Sandy for 8 years. I love this place. It is a wonderful city to live in. Having lived in Portland, OR,... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 3.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 32.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.60% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $27,775 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $75,777 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 4.31% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 4.80% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 6.52% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 12.46% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 22.30% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 17.87% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 20.81% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 8.30% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.95% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.68% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 18.05% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 19.71% | 20.24% |
| Service | 11.64% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 34.48% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.10% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.35% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 8.67% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Sandy, UT, is 3.50%, with job growth of -2.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.40%.
Sandy, UT Taxes
Sandy, UT,sales tax rate is 6.60%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Sandy, UT Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $27,775, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $75,777.
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Greatest winters : Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt lake City does have the greatest snow on earth as our license plates read. I've lived here 3 years since 2006 and I averaged 100... (read more)Outdoor Activities Abound: Excellent rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking are within 10 miles. A bit further are several lakes with good... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 23 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $240,280 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -7.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 80.49% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.29% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 15.39% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.06 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.61% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.14% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.01% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.79% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.02% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.97% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 33.99% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 30.23% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 10.08% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 4.16% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.79% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.40% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.88% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 8.90% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 12.49% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 25.17% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 35.32% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 4.62% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1.92% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.91% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 1.77% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Sandy, UT, is $240,280. Home appreciation is -7.40% over the last year. The median age of Sandy, UT, real estate is 23 years.
Sandy, UT Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 15.39% of the Sandy, UT, population. 3.29% of houses and apartments in Sandy, UT, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Outdoor Activities Abound: Excellent rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking are within 10 miles. A bit further are several lakes with good... (read more)Greatest winters : Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt lake City does have the greatest snow on earth as our license plates read. I've lived here 3 years since 2006 and I averaged 100... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Crime
Sandy, UT, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Sandy, UT, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Outdoor Activities Abound: Excellent rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking are within 10 miles. A bit further are several lakes with good... (read more)Greatest winters : Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt lake City does have the greatest snow on earth as our license plates read. I've lived here 3 years since 2006 and I averaged 100... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Climate
Sandy, UT, gets 21 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 30 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 80.
On average, there are 229 sunny days per year in Sandy, UT. The July high is around 92 degrees. The January low is 19. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 66 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Greatest winters : Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt lake City does have the greatest snow on earth as our license plates read. I've lived here 3 years since 2006 and I averaged 100... (read more)Outdoor Activities Abound: Excellent rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking are within 10 miles. A bit further are several lakes with good... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Education
Sandy, UT, schools spend $3,529 per student. There are 24 pupils per teacher, 743 students per librarian, and 1,075 children per counselor in Sandy, UT schools.
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Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Agreed! If you are not of the Mormon faith, you a: I have lived in Utah for the last 20 years and my children were not allowed to play with other children because of their faith. Neighbors would not have anything to do... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but! Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Sandy, UT, takes 26 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
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Greatest winters : Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt lake City does have the greatest snow on earth as our license plates read. I've lived here 3 years since 2006 and I averaged 100... (read more)Outdoor Activities Abound: Excellent rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking are within 10 miles. A bit further are several lakes with good... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Sandy, UT is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Sandy, UT is more expensive.
Overall, Sandy, UT cost of living is 104.26.
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Outdoor Activities Abound: Excellent rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking are within 10 miles. A bit further are several lakes with good... (read more)Greatest winters : Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt lake City does have the greatest snow on earth as our license plates read. I've lived here 3 years since 2006 and I averaged 100... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 67.50% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 5.96% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 3.31% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 56.06% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.71% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.45% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.60% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.66% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.51% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.39% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.28% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.47% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.39% | 0.54% |
67.50% of the people in Sandy, UT are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 5.96% are Catholic; 3.31% are Protestant; 56.06% are LDS; 1.28% are another Christian faith; 0.47% in Sandy, UT are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.39% affilitates with Islam.
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Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Agreed! If you are not of the Mormon faith, you a: I have lived in Utah for the last 20 years and my children were not allowed to play with other children because of their faith. Neighbors would not have anything to do... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but! Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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Voting
37.54% of the people in Sandy, UT are registered as Democrats. 59.57% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 2.89%.
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Outdoor Activities Abound: Excellent rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking are within 10 miles. A bit further are several lakes with good... (read more)Greatest winters : Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt lake City does have the greatest snow on earth as our license plates read. I've lived here 3 years since 2006 and I averaged 100... (read more)Love Sandy and want to move back but: Children bei: My Husband and I lived in Sandy for about 2 years in early 2000. We loved the area, the people and the climate. The only instance we ever encountered of someone... (read more)Have an opinion about Sandy? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Sandy Click Here
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