What are the schools like in Sandy, UT?

Sandy is served primarily by Canyons District. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.4:1.

What is the median household income in Sandy?

The median household income in Sandy, UT is $108,165 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Sandy, UT?

Sandy has an average high temperature of 38.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 81.9 inches.

Sandy, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sandy, UT affordable or expensive?

Sandy's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sandy is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $492,300 and the median rent is $1,640 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sandy, UT?

Sandy has a violent crime rate of 246.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1589.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sandy, UT a Good Place to Live?

Sandy is a mid-sized city of 95,635 in Utah, with a median household income of $108,165 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Sandy stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Sandy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sandy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Sandy's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sandy costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sandy, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$492,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,640	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,165	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sandy's violent crime rate is 246.7 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

246.7 /100k

Property Crime

1589.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sandy is served primarily by Canyons District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sandy, UT	National Avg
School District	Canyons District	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sandy sees average highs of 38.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 21.0 inches of annual precipitation and 81.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sandy, UT
Average High — January	38.1°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	21.0"
Annual Snowfall	81.9"

Demographics

Metric	Sandy, UT	National Avg
Population	95,635	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

White City metro township, UT 1 mi Granite, UT 3 mi Cottonwood Heights, UT 3 mi Midvale, UT 4 mi Draper, UT 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Sandy

Sandy, UT is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

84092 84070 84094 84093

Sandy vs Other Cities

Sandy, UT vs White City metro township, UT Sandy, UT vs Granite, UT Sandy, UT vs Cottonwood Heights, UT Sandy, UT vs Midvale, UT Sandy, UT vs Draper, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandy, UT affordable or expensive?

Sandy's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sandy roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $492,300 and median rent is $1,640/month.

What is the crime rate in Sandy, UT?

Sandy's violent crime rate is 246.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1589.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sandy?

Public schools in Sandy are operated by Canyons District. The district has 30 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. 44.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sandy, UT a good place to live?

Sandy, UT has a population of 95,635, a median household income of $108,165, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sandy?

Sandy averages 38.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.0 inches with about 81.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sandy?

Sandy, UT is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 84092, 84070, 84094, 84093.

What is the population of Sandy?

The population of Sandy, Utah is 95,635 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sandy?

Key numbers for living in Sandy: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $492,300, median household income $108,165, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sandy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.