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Sandy, UT

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Sandy.

Population: 81,850 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sandy, UT is $626,218 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $623,750 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,925/month. 29 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, winter weather, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$626,218

Typical home value

+2.5%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$626,218
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+16.4%
10-year appreciation
+105.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$630,026
House Price Index (state)
737.5 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$623,750
Median list price
$622,317
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
175
For-sale inventory
231
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
193
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
86

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,925/mo
1-year rent change
-3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,202/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,615/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,143/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
29
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
6
High schools
7
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Canyons District, Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Schools include
Jordan High, Midvale Middle, Mt. Jordan Middle, Sandy School, Union Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winter weather, earthquake, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · winter weather: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Murray Smelter (5.5 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.3°F
Average high
61.7°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.9 in
Annual snowfall
77.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
121
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,815
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
93,256
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
80,686

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (12 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
South Valley Regional Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Valley Regional Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
19
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH UTAH VALLEY HOSPITAL, HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL - SALT LAKE, OGDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,209 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,860
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
693,564
Average weekly wage
$1,558
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,179

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SandyState medianUS median
Typical home value$626,218$489,073$288,527
Median sale price$623,750$497,250$325,000
Median days on market32 days53 days51 days
Typical rent$1,925/mo$1,717/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,860$1,857$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sandy, UT?
$626,218.
What is the median sale price in Sandy, UT?
$623,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Sandy, UT?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Sandy, UT?
Typical rent: $1,925/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sandy, UT?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winter weather, earthquake, lightning, wildfire.
Is Sandy, UT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Sandy, UT?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sandy, UT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sandy, UT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sandy, UT?
29 schools (14 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sandy, UT walkable?
Walkability index: 13.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sandy, UT?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sandy, UT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.9 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Sandy

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