Sandy, UT

With about 94,723 residents, Sandy is one of Utah's notable places. Sandy was founded in 1871 and sits in Salt Lake County. The median age is 36.9 and the median household income is $111,242. Homes carry a median value of $562,500, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.6%). Around 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

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

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

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

Sandy has 36 public schools — 19 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high.

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

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

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.

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

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

Sandy was founded in 1871 and sits in Salt Lake County. Elevation ~1,356 m.