Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Sandy
Sandy, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,660
Population
12,607
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Experience the natural splendor of Oregon with Portland at arm’s reach
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Scenic
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Mountains
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Skiing
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Sandy is a small suburban city located about halfway between Portland and Mount Hood. This unique position makes it an ideal community for folks who want convenient access to the city for work or leisure while also taking advantage of the close proximity to the region’s stellar hiking, camping, and skiing opportunities. Perched on the edge of a sprawling national forest, residents of Sandy enjoy spectacular scenery from the natural surroundings, with the sun rising over the Cascades every day.
Predominately a residential community, Sandy features a lively commercial district along Mt. Hood Highway with a popular collective of cafes, pubs, and shops, plus larger shopping centers toward the west side of town. The diverse rental market includes a range of apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes to suit any taste or lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,176
Average: $109,317
Education
2,518
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,439
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sandy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sandy, OR is $1,456 for a studio, $1,658 for one bedroom, $1,577 for two bedrooms, and $1,940 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sandy has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,658/month
729 Sq Ft
House
$2,597/month
1,544 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sandy, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
479 Students
Public
Grades K-5
335 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
442 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,440 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Philip Foster Farm
- Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
- Oxbow Regional Park
- Dabney State Recreation Area
- George W. Joseph State Natural Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.