Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Sandy, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,383
Population
91,642
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Salt Lake City suburb is home to stunning views and entertainment.
Suburban
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Mountain Views
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Commuter
Sandy sits at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, 18 miles south of Salt Lake City, where trailheads are practically in your backyard. Dimple Dell Regional Park winds through the city with miles of trails, while Bells Canyon leads to cascading waterfalls nearby. America First Field hosts Real Salt Lake matches that draw enthusiastic crowds, and the Sandy Amphitheater offers concerts under the open sky.
Day-to-day life leans walkable in The Cairns, a transit-oriented development reshaping the city center. The Shops at South Town and Jordan Commons keep dining and retail close, while TRAX Blue Line stations connect directly to Salt Lake City, making car-free commuting viable.
The rental market ranges from spacious townhomes and garden-style apartments to newer mid-rise buildings near transit hubs. Whether you need gear storage or want low-maintenance living, Sandy delivers options across the board.
Explore the City
Mountain America Exposition Center
Shopping in Sandy
Sandy has beautiful mountain views.
The Shops at South Town
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,791
Average: $126,189
Education
30,654
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
49,897
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sandy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Sandy, UT is $1,268 for a studio, $1,384 for one bedroom, $1,672 for two bedrooms, and $2,054 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sandy has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,384/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,549/month
2,330 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,636/month
910 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,610/month
1,978 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sandy, UT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Willow Canyon Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
Public
Grades K-5
398 Students
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
Public
Grades K-5
Beehive Science & Technology Academy (BSTA)
Public
Grades 6-12
424 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,294 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
943 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,072 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,820 Students
Beehive Science & Technology Academy (BSTA)
Public
Grades 6-12
424 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,294 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,820 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
2,025 Students
Public
Grades K-12
17 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dimple Dell Regional Nature Park
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Wheeler Historic Farm
- Conservation Garden Park
- Jordan River Parkway
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Salt Lake City International
- Provo Municipal
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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 June 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.