Sandy, Utah, city of glorious peaks and valleys
Just a few miles from Salt Lake City sits the unassuming city of Sandy, Utah. Anyone interested in Sandy real estate will appreciate knowing that the city’s residential areas spread from the slopes of the Wasatch Mountain range all the way to the bottom of a nearby valley. Sandy is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream location and the city is openly welcomes both residential and business newcomers who will appreciate the brisk economy as well as the fresh mountain air.
Sandy Fast Facts
- Population: 89,330
- Median Household Income: $74,566
- Median Home Value: $230,900
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, December 2007
- Sandy is in the Mountain Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Salt Lake City workers is 24 minutes. Sandy has access to many transportation options including local bus travel and Greyhound Bus Lines. Air travel is accessible via the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Sandy Employment
Major employers in the Sandy area include Discover Financial Services, Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy, ACS Business Process Solutions, Wal-Mart, Harman Music Group, Alta View Hospital, E-Trade Financial, Aetna Behavioral Health, Macy’s Department Store, HealthSouth Rehabilitation, Costco Wholesale, JC Penney Company, Centry Constructor and Engineers, Layton Construction Company and Lowe’s Home Improvement Store.
Sandy School Districts
The students of Sandy are served by 28 public schools and seven private schools. There are also five colleges and universities in the Sandy area.
Sandy Attractions
- Tracy Aviary
- Utah’s Hogle Zoo
- Children’s Museum of Utah
- Daughters of Utah Pioneers Memorial Museum
- Devine Racing of Salt Lake City
- Discovery Gateway
- Fort Douglas Museum
- Grand America Spa
- Museum of Utah Art and History
- Historic Temple Square
- Brigham Young Monument
- Dinosaur National Monument
Sandy Parks and Recreation
- Tracy Aviary
- Utah’s Hogle Zoo
- Children’s Museum of Utah
- Daughters of Utah Pioneers Memorial Museum
- Devine Racing of Salt Lake City
- Discovery Gateway
- Fort Douglas Museum
- Grand America Spa
- Museum of Utah Art and History
- Historic Temple Square
- Brigham Young Monument
- Dinosaur National Monument