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Sandy, OR

Founded 1913Clackamas CountyElev. 305 m
Population
12,738
Median home
$450,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Sandy

With about 12,738 residents, Sandy is one of Oregon's notable places. Sandy was founded in 1913 and sits in Clackamas County. The median age is 38.5 and the median household income is $102,201. Homes carry a median value of $450,200, and about 80% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.9%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,738
Median age
38.5
Median household income
$102,201
Per-capita income
$43,081
Poverty rate
7.8%
High-school grad or higher
95.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg. commute
29.8 min
Work from home
13.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.9%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.3%
Production, transportation & material moving24.2%
Sales & office20.9%
Service13.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$450,200
Median gross rent
$1,640/mo
Owner-occupied
79.9%
Median year built
2003
Households
4,643
Avg. household size
2.74

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Sandy has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Sandy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cedar Ridge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Firwood Elementary SchoolElementary
Sandy Grade SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime84% below national
Sandy61
Oregon339
United States386
Trend
2020–2023
property crime37% below national
Sandy1,237
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
Trend
2020–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Sandy Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sandy.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Clackamas County
AvalancheRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Sandy is in Clackamas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sandy was founded in 1913 and sits in Clackamas County. Elevation ~305 m.

Population trend
13K5K12,73820002024
Map of Sandy
Sandy, OR
Where Sandy is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBendSandy
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Smith, R. S., Motor Company Building
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Nearby cities
Gresham (11 mi)Troutdale (11 mi)Happy Valley (12 mi)Oregon (16 mi)Gladstone (16 mi)Milwaukie (17 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Sandy, OR (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sandy, Oregon.

Mark Andrew Taylor, 66
Sandy · Clackamas County · 97055
AKA Mark Andrew Taylor, Mark A Taylor
John Allen Johnson, 41
Sandy · 97055
AKA John Johnson, John Allen Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Sandy — frequently asked

What is the population of Sandy, Oregon?
Sandy has a population of about 12,738, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sandy?
The median home value in Sandy is $450,200, and the median gross rent is $1,640/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sandy safe? What is the crime rate?
Sandy Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 61 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sandy face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clackamas County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, earthquake.
How many schools are in Sandy?
Sandy has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sandy?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Sandy. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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