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Sandy, UT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Sandy - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

94,723
Residents
$111,242
Median income
$562,500
Median home
$1,747
Median rent (state)

Sandy - the verdict

Sandy ranks in the 84th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

84th
percentile, household income
87th
percentile, home value
71st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Sandy, UT

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 94,723 residents in Sandy, a small city within Utah. The typical household in Sandy brings in $111,242 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.1%. Sandy's housing stock carries a median value of $562,500, and the median resident age is 36.9 years. 45.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 68.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 25 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 77% from five years earlier.

Utah tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 98.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,747 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $178 across Utah, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 18.3 minutes, with 68.1% driving alone and 20.2% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 98.6 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

94,723 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Utah

Median Household Income

$111,242 /yr

Poverty 4.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.9 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Utah average

How does Sandy compare to other US cities?

Where Sandy sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 84% higher than other cities
Home value 87% pricier than other cities
Median rent 71% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Sandy's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Utah, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

84thIncome percentile

84th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Sandy's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$562,500 13th percentile more affordable than 13% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Sandy $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Sandy, UT Sandy, UT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Sandy, UT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Sandy, UT median $111,242/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Sandy, UT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Sandy, UT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 45.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 68.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
94,723
Median Income
$111,242
Median Home Value
$562,500
Median Age
36.9
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor force participation
68.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%

Schools

Total Schools
32
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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90,000 residents92,000 residents94,000 residents96,000 residents98,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 97,111 residents 92,386 residents ▼ -4.9%
Sandy's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
25
housing units authorized
Single-Family
17
detached homes
Multifamily
8
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 111
2020 84
2021 77
2022 272
2023 80
2024 25

Permit volume decreased 77% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.3 minutes
Drive Alone
68.1%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
1.4%
Walk
1.4%
Work from Home
20.2%
Other
1.0%

Based on 48,885 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Utah - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$178
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Utah state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Utah state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Sandy sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.9
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,747/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Utah

Orem
97,048 people
St. George
99,184 people
Ogden
86,973 people
Layton
82,512 people
Lehi
81,039 people
South Jordan
80,331 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Sandy's 94,723 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Reading, PA
94,836 people
Asheville, NC
94,369 people
Palm Coast, FL
94,362 people
Erie, PA
94,156 people
Tracy, CA
95,358 people
San Marcos, CA
94,078 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Sandy's $111,242 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Bedford Park, IL
$111,250 median income
Oakland Acres, IA
$111,250 median income
Dundas, MN
$111,250 median income
Mount Charleston, NV
$111,250 median income
Ship Bottom, NJ
$111,250 median income
Forest Park, OK
$111,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Sandy, UT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Sandy, UT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.8% 7.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.3% White 81.8% Black or African American 0.8% Asian 3.5% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.6% Some other race 4.8% Two or more races 7.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Sandy compares to nearby Utah cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Sandy (this city) 94,723 $111,242
Orem 97,048 $81,292
St. George 99,184 $72,870
Ogden 86,973 $70,053
Census ACS 5-year FIPS UT NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Sandy, UT?

What is the population of Sandy, UT? +

The population of Sandy, UT stands at 94,723 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Sandy, UT? +

Sandy households earn a median of $111,242 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Sandy? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Sandy; the closest available measure is the Utah state average, a cost of living index of 98.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Utah vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Sandy, UT? +

A typical home in Sandy is worth $562,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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