Living in Sandy, UT
Sandy is the 378th-largest city in the US, home to about 92,000 people in 2025. It has lost 5.2% of its population since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (100.9 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 92,386-5.2% since 2020
- Median home value
- $614,1005.5 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,777/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $112,176median, per year
- Price level
- 100.9US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 39° / 94°lows 24° / 68°
- Average commute
- 23 min23% work from home
- State income tax
- 4.5%top rate, flat
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County: Salt Lake County
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Elevation: about 4,465 ft
Metro area: Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
Cost of living in Sandy
The median home in Sandy is worth $614,100 and the median household earns $112,176 a year, so a typical home costs about 5.5 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,777 a month, about 19% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area at 100.9, with housing at 123.3 and goods at 96.4 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $75,700 here. Utah taxes wages at a top rate of 4.5% (a flat rate). The average combined state and local sales tax in Utah is 7.42%.
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Sandy weather
Average highs run from 39°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 24°F. It gets 16 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 52 inches of snow. Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 112 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to June and September to October.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Sandy
People and work
The median resident is 37.6 years old, and 46% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 75% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 23 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 37.6346th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 75%of households
- People per sq mile
- 3,80924.3 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%1% walk, 0.2% bike
- Unemployment
- 2.6%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 5.5%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1985median year
Who moves to Sandy, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Las Vegas (Clark County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to St. George (Washington County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Las Vegas (Clark County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Salt Lake County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: winter weather, avalanche, wildfire, earthquake.
Home prices
+2.4% in a year
Up 33% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
33% good days
17 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Salt Lake City, UT area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Sandy
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Pros
- Nothing stands out in the data. Locals, what do you love about Sandy?
Cons
- Data Winters are snowy: about 52 inches a year.
- Data The population has shrunk 5.2% since 2020.
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Cities near Sandy
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan, UT | 4 mi | 87,614 | $650,500 | 100.9 | Compare |
| West Jordan, UT | 6 mi | 116,812 | $492,500 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 8 mi | 218,428 | $539,500 | 100.9 | Compare |
| West Valley City, UT | 10 mi | 137,491 | $419,100 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Lehi, UT | 13 mi | 95,313 | $612,100 | 98.2 | Compare |
| Orem, UT | 23 mi | 95,214 | $472,300 | 98.2 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
Sandy ranks 10th of 20 in our best suburbs of Salt Lake City ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show short commutes; the trade-offs are heavy snow, a shrinking population. Compare Sandy side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Sandy?
The Census Bureau estimates Sandy had 92,386 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 97,411 in April 2020 (-5.2%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Sandy?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $75,700 in the Sandy area. The median household here earns $112,176.
When is the best time to visit Sandy?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, May to June and September to October are the most comfortable months. July averages 94°F and January 39°F for daytime highs.
What county is Sandy in?
Sandy is in Salt Lake County, Utah. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Sandy in?
Sandy is on Mountain Time (UTC-7, or UTC-6 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Sandy?
About 4,465 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Utah have a state income tax?
Yes. Utah has a flat income tax with a top rate of 4.5% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Sandy. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Salt Lake City Intl. Airport, UT station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.