Sandy SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Sandy summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sandy. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Oregon. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sandy is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sandy is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sandy is $523,759.
The median income in Sandy is $108,984.
Sandy's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sandy Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sandy | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 162 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sandy, OR Weather
The average high in Sandy is 61.0° and the average low is 42.4°.
There are 120.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 65.2 inches of precipitation each year with 2.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sandy |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 120.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 65.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sandy Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sandy
The current population in Sandy is 12,854. The population has increased 45.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,854 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 12,738 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 12,592 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 12,383 | 9.4% |
| 2020 | 11,319 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 11,070 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 10,834 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 10,581 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 10,369 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 10,134 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 9,945 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 9,737 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 9,498 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 9,188 | 3.7% |
| 2010 | 8,860 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sandy
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Sandy is:
84.2% White with 10,826 White residents.
0.0% African American with 4 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 93 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 191 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 63 Other residents.
8.1% Two Or More with 1,036 Two Or More residents.
5.0% Hispanic with 641 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sandy | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 71.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 14.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sandy
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Sandy is 50.5% female with 6,487 female residents.
Sandy is 49.5% male with 6,367 male residents.
| Gender | Sandy | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sandy for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Sandy completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Sandy completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Sandy completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Sandy completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Sandy completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Sandy completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Sandy completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sandy completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Sandy completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sandy | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sandy, Oregon
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4.8% of households in Sandy earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Sandy earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Sandy earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.3% of households in Sandy earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.5% of households in Sandy earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.7% of households in Sandy earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Sandy earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Sandy earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.6% of households in Sandy earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.2% of households in Sandy earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sandy | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.3% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 15.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 18.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.2% | 12.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
