Life in Sandy research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sandy over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sandy:
The population in Sandy is 94,723.
The median home value in Sandy is $651,570.
The median income in Sandy is $111,242.
The cost of living in Sandy is 128 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Sandy is $1,728.
The unemployment rate in Sandy is 2.5%.
The poverty rate in Sandy is 5.5%.
The average high in Sandy is 63.8° and the average low is 40.0°.
Crime in Sandy summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sandy. Key points include:
There were 2,422 total crimes in Sandy in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandy is 2,657.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandy is 165.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandy is 2,492.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sandy is 25.41% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sandy / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,422 | 2,657.7 | 1,638.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 151 | 165.7 | 229.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 22 | 24.1 | 27.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 94 | 103.1 | 141.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,271 | 2,492.0 | 1,408.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 490 | 537.7 | 146.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,618 | 1,775.4 | 1,145.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 163 | 178.9 | 116.5 | 259.0 |
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 Utah. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sandy is 128 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sandy is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sandy is $651,570.
The median income in Sandy is $111,242.
| Living Expense | Sandy | Utah | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 189 | 115 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
The average high in Sandy is 63.8° and the average low is 40.0°.
There are 57.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.6 inches of precipitation each year with 79.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sandy |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 57.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 79.6 |
The current population in Sandy is 94,723. The population has increased 8.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94,723 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 95,635 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 96,272 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 96,137 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 96,127 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 95,420 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 94,556 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 93,141 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 91,533 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 89,521 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 88,672 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 87,952 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 87,680 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 87,168 | - |
78.6% White with 74,411 White residents.
0.6% African American with 571 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 403 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 3,341 Asian residents.
0.6% Hawaiian with 585 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 754 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 3,991 Two Or More residents.
11.3% Hispanic with 10,667 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sandy | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.6% | 75.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 15.4% | 19.0% |
Sandy is 50.0% female with 47,370 female residents.
Sandy is 50.0% male with 47,353 male residents.
| Gender | Sandy | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Sandy completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Sandy completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Sandy completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Sandy completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Sandy completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Sandy completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Sandy completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Sandy completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sandy completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sandy | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.9% of households in Sandy earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Sandy earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Sandy earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Sandy earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.8% of households in Sandy earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in Sandy earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Sandy earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.8% of households in Sandy earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.4% of households in Sandy earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.2% of households in Sandy earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sandy | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.8% | 21.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |