Sandy, Utah

Utah community balancing growth and livability

West Salt Lake City, UT Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.7

C-

out of 100

Overview

Sandy is an Utah city with a population of approximately 91,943, part of the Salt Lake City, UT metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $667,692. Median household income is $108,165.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 91,943 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $667,692 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $108,165 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.4 minutes
  • Part of the Salt Lake City, UT metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

91,943

Source: Census ACS

$667,692

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$108,165

Source: Census ACS

23.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

129 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Salt Lake County (county-level results)

54%
43%
Democrat 273,658
Republican 221,555
Leans D+10.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 30.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 44.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 62.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 35/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 54/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.7

Location

Sandy, UT (40.5794, -111.8816)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.