Sandy

Sandy, Utah Overview

Sandy scores 58.0/100 overall (B+), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Utah — below the state composite of 79.3. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Livability lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in Sandy

Households in Sandy earn a median of $108,926 — 24% above the state median — but the 3.3% unemployment rate sits above the statewide 3.2%, suggesting the job market doesn’t match the income figures.

Safety in Sandy

At 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Sandy sits meaningfully below the Utah average of 228 — a 35% lower gap. The property crime rate is 2523.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Sandy

Sandy has a cost of living index of 96.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $562,500. Median monthly rent is $1,728. Renters spend 19.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Sandy

The adult obesity rate in Sandy is 28.5% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.4%. Residents report an average of 16.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Utah ranks #5 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Sandy

Sandy has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 21.7:1. Per-pupil spending is $11,174. The city has 27 public schools serving 17,897 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Sandy

The annual average temperature in Sandy is 47°F. Summers average 71°F. Winters average 25.1°F. Annual precipitation is 17 inches. 17.7% of workers in Sandy work from home, well above the national average.

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