Neighbourhood guide

Living in Sandy, Utah

Sandy is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, about 22 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and 19 minutes from Snowbird by road without traffic. 30 public schools are within 3 miles, most in the Canyons District District.

Updated October 16, 2026 by Parry Ward, REALTOR

Homes for sale in Sandy

$695,000

1127 E 9430 S, Sandy, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,674 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Realtypath LLC (Prestige), Marcell Fernandez, 801-386-5908.

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$740,000

8643 S VAQUERO DR, Sandy, UT

6 bd · 3 ba · 2,798 sq ft

Listing courtesy of X FACTOR REAL ESTATE, LLC, Teri Hudson, 801-900-9161.

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$550,000

9353 S WINDFLOWER LN W, Sandy, UT

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Equity Real Estate (Advantage), Lori C Jackson, 801-917-5597.

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$4,000,000

10471 S WASATCH BLVD, Sandy, UT

6 bd · 6 ba · 6,128 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties (Salt Lake), Dave Ruprecht, 801-990-0400.

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$897,730

8209 S PORTAL WAY, Sandy, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 3,464 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Dwellings Real Estate, Greg Fabiano, 801-573-3000.

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$650,000

10471 S WASATCH BLVD 27, Sandy, UT

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties (Salt Lake), Dave Ruprecht, 801-990-0400.

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$525,000

430 E PIONEER AVE S, Sandy, UT

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Masters Utah Real Estate, MATT PAGE, 801-453-1010.

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$599,000

1501 LEXINGTON DR, Sandy, UT

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Intermountain Properties, Bryce Anderson, 801-899-9102.

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$69,900

11297 S JORDAN MDW #201, Sandy, UT

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,228 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Olympus Real Estate LLC, Franco Preston, 801-326-0315.

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Schools near Sandy

School district: Canyons School District (its boundary and school lookup)

Boundaries change and some cities are split between districts; the district confirms the school for an address.

Public schools within 3 miles of the centre of Sandy, 2024-25 school year.

Elementary

Park Lane School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 0.9 mi
Willow Canyon School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 0.9 mi
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary · Grades K-6 · charter · Beehive Science & Technology Academy · 1.3 mi
Glacier Hills Elementary · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 1.3 mi
Alta View School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 1.4 mi
Sunrise School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 1.4 mi
Lone Peak School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 1.7 mi
Silver Mesa School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 1.7 mi
Altara School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 1.8 mi
Granite School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 1.8 mi
Quail Hollow School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 1.9 mi
Brookwood School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 2.2 mi
Peruvian Park School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 2.4 mi
Special Ed Preschool · Grades PK · Canyons District · 2.5 mi
Sprucewood School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 2.5 mi
Crescent School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 2.7 mi
Oakdale School · Grades K-5 · Canyons District · 2.7 mi

Middle

Eastmont Middle · Grades 6-8 · Canyons District · 0.8 mi
Albion Middle · Grades 6-8 · Canyons District · 2 mi
Indian Hills Middle · Grades 6-8 · Canyons District · 2 mi
Mt. Jordan Middle · Grades 6-8 · Canyons District · 2.6 mi

High

Alta High · Grades 8-12 · Canyons District · 1.6 mi
Life Skills Academy · Grades 12 · Canyons District · 2.5 mi
Jordan High · Grades 8-12 · Canyons District · 2.6 mi

Other grade ranges

Beehive Science & Technology Academy · Grades 6-12 · charter · Beehive Science & Technology Academy · 1.3 mi
Canyons Virtual Academy · Grades 6-12 · Canyons District · 1.7 mi
Diamond Ridge High School · Grades 6-12 · Canyons District · 1.7 mi
Canyons Technical Education Center · Grades 7-12 · Canyons District · 2.2 mi
Entrada · Grades K-12 · Canyons District · 2.2 mi
Canyons Online · Grades K-8 · Canyons District · 2.5 mi

Source: NCES and Utah State Board of Education. School assignment can change; check with the district.

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Places near Sandy, with drive times

Drive by road from the centre of Sandy, without traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Parks

Wildflower Park · 2 min · 0.7 mi · map to Wildflower Park
Buttercup Park · 2 min · 0.6 mi · map to Buttercup Park
Aspen Meadows Park · 3 min · 1.2 mi · map to Aspen Meadows Park

Nature areas and open space

Hidden Valley Park · 9 min · 4.9 mi · map to Hidden Valley Park
South Jordan City Jordan River Wetland Mitigation Conservation Area · 9 min · 4.6 mi · map to South Jordan City Jordan River Wetland Mitigation Conservation Area
Mystic Springs Wetland Educational Area · 11 min · 5.5 mi · map to Mystic Springs Wetland Educational Area

Groceries

Smith's · 2 min · 0.9 mi · map to Smith's
Walmart Supercenter · 6 min · 2.7 mi · map to Walmart Supercenter
Ream's · 6 min · 2.4 mi · map to Ream's

Shopping centres

Shops at South Town · 7 min · 3.6 mi · map to Shops at South Town
Holladay Center · 16 min · 7.9 mi · map to Holladay Center

Hospitals

Alta View Hospital · 4 min · 1.6 mi · map to Alta View Hospital
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Utah · 9 min · 3.8 mi · map to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Utah
Lone Peak Hospital · 9 min · 4.8 mi · map to Lone Peak Hospital

Ski areas

Snowbird · 19 min · 11.7 mi · map to Snowbird
Alta · 21 min · 12.8 mi · map to Alta

Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport · 32 min · 24.3 mi · map to Salt Lake City International Airport

Places and routes by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors · checked monthly. Ski areas: each resort's main base.

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Places near Sandy

Within 2 miles of the centre of Sandy, nearest first. Names and places change; check before you go.

Cafes

Beans & Brews Coffee House · 10585 S 1300 East, Sandy, UT 84094 · 0.8 mi
Starbucks · 1960 9400 South, Sandy, UT 84093 · 1.1 mi
Brews on 7th · 10600 South, Sandy, UT 84094 · 1.8 mi
Rich's Bagels · 8691 Highland Drive, Sandy, UT 84093 · 1.9 mi

Restaurants

Royal India · 10263 1300 East, Sandy, UT 84094 · 0.7 mi
Pizza Hut · 10500 1300 East, Sandy, UT 84094 · 0.8 mi
Black Bear Diner · Highland Drive, Sandy, UT 84093 · 1 mi
Localz Bistro · 1838-1848 9400 South, Sandy, UT 84093 · 1 mi
Costa Vida · 9400 South, Sandy, UT 84093 · 1.1 mi

Fitness

EōS Fitness · Dimple Dell Trail/North Rim Trail, Sandy, UT 84092 · 0.7 mi
Dimple Dell Fitness and Recreation Center · 10670 1000 East, Sandy, UT 84094 · 1.4 mi
Planet Fitness · 9425 700 East, Sandy, UT 84094 · 2 mi

Drive times from Sandy

Drive by road from the centre of Sandy, without traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Downtown SLC: about 22 min · 18.7 mi
SLC airport: about 32 min · 24.3 mi
Silicon Slopes (Lehi): about 17 min · 13.5 mi
University of Utah: about 27 min · 19.2 mi
Snowbird (nearest ski resort): about 19 min · 11.7 mi

Routes by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Sandy by the numbers

Counts of people and homes only, exactly as the Census publishes them.

Population: 94,291U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Households: 33,568U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Housing units: 34,790U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Median value of owner-occupied homes: $614,100U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.5%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 11.9%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026

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Getting set up in Sandy

Who to call when you move in, from each city's and provider's own website, checked October 16, 2026. Some services differ by address, so confirm with the city.

City: Sandy city website
New residents: Sandy new resident information
Power: Rocky Mountain Power
Natural gas: Enbridge Gas Utah (formerly Dominion Energy Utah)
Water and sewer: Sandy City Public Utilities (water, stormwater, street lights, garbage on one bill); sewer: Sandy Suburban Improvement District for most of the city
Garbage and recycling: Sandy City garbage collection (city service; recycling carts by WM under city contract)
Public schools: Canyons School District
Find your school: Canyons School District school lookup
Driver licence office: South Valley (Draper), 14555 South Minuteman Drive, Draper
Register to vote: Utah voter registration

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Homes for sale in Sandy

$695,000

1127 E 9430 S, Sandy, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,674 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Realtypath LLC (Prestige), Marcell Fernandez, 801-386-5908.

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$740,000

8643 S VAQUERO DR, Sandy, UT

6 bd · 3 ba · 2,798 sq ft

Listing courtesy of X FACTOR REAL ESTATE, LLC, Teri Hudson, 801-900-9161.

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$550,000

9353 S WINDFLOWER LN W, Sandy, UT

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Equity Real Estate (Advantage), Lori C Jackson, 801-917-5597.

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$4,000,000

10471 S WASATCH BLVD, Sandy, UT

6 bd · 6 ba · 6,128 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties (Salt Lake), Dave Ruprecht, 801-990-0400.

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$897,730

8209 S PORTAL WAY, Sandy, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 3,464 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Dwellings Real Estate, Greg Fabiano, 801-573-3000.

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$650,000

10471 S WASATCH BLVD 27, Sandy, UT

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties (Salt Lake), Dave Ruprecht, 801-990-0400.

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$525,000

430 E PIONEER AVE S, Sandy, UT

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Masters Utah Real Estate, MATT PAGE, 801-453-1010.

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

$599,000

1501 LEXINGTON DR, Sandy, UT

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Intermountain Properties, Bryce Anderson, 801-899-9102.

Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

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Open houses in Sandy

$980,000

11129 S 2125 E, Sandy, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 3,768 sq ft

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Listing courtesy of Opendoor Brokerage LLC, Tara F Jones, 480-462-5392.

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$599,000

2196 E THISTLEWOOD WAY S, Sandy, UT

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,944 sq ft

Open Sun, Nov 8, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Listing courtesy of Equity Real Estate (Solid), Ronald Thurber, 801-208-5872.

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$740,000

8643 S VAQUERO DR, Sandy, UT

6 bd · 3 ba · 2,798 sq ft

Open Sun, Nov 8, 12:00-4:00 PM

Listing courtesy of X FACTOR REAL ESTATE, LLC, Teri Hudson, 801-900-9161.

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$2,899,680

9566 S BERNESE LN, Sandy, UT

3 bd · 5 ba · 7,175 sq ft

Open Sun, Nov 8, 12:00-3:00 PM

Listing courtesy of Ivory Homes, LTD, C Terry Clark, 801-747-7000.

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$1,550,000

9712 S QUAIL RIDGE RD, Sandy, UT

5 bd · 4 ba · 4,335 sq ft

Open Sun, Nov 8, 12:00-2:00 PM

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate, Lisa Woodbury, 801-485-3151.

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$1,395,000

11861 S VISTA GLEN CT, Sandy, UT

4 bd · 3 ba · 4,504 sq ft

Open Sun, Nov 8, 1:00-4:00 PM

Listing courtesy of Presidio Real Estate (South Valley), Heather Gill, 801-251-6683.

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$925,000

515 E 10695 S, Sandy, UT

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,272 sq ft

Open Sun, Nov 8, 1:00-3:00 PM

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate, Julia A Splan, 801-485-3151.

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$1,250,000

2355 E WOODTHRUSH, Sandy, UT

5 bd · 4 ba · 4,464 sq ft

Open Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Listing courtesy of Keyrenter Real Estate, Matthew Nelson, 801-566-6700.

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$849,500

1933 E RUA BRANCO DR S, Sandy, UT

5 bd · 3 ba · 3,824 sq ft

Open Sat, Nov 14, 12:00-3:00 PM
Open Sun, Nov 15, 12:00-3:00 PM

Listing courtesy of SimpliHOM, Keri Ann Oaks, 619-971-2490.

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$437,800

10277 S ZINNIA WAY, Sandy, UT

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sq ft

Open Sat, Nov 14, 12:00-3:00 PM

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty (Salt Lake-Sugar House), Matt Wolfe, 801-488-5300.

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Questions about Sandy

What do homes cost in Sandy?

The median value of owner-occupied homes in Sandy is $614,100, as owners reported it (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates). That is not a sale price: for what homes are selling for now, ask us, and see the full monthly payment for a Sandy home with its own tax rate.

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What is the property tax rate in Sandy?

Sandy's 56 tax areas had total 2025 rates of 0.912% to 1.021% of taxable value, middle 0.959% (Utah State Tax Commission, 2025 final adopted rates by tax area). A primary home is taxed on 55% of its market value, so at the middle rate the year's tax is about 0.527% of the home's value.

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How long is the commute from Sandy?

From the centre of Sandy, by road without traffic: 22 minutes to Downtown SLC (18.7 miles), 32 minutes to SLC airport (24.3 miles), 17 minutes to Silicon Slopes (Lehi) (13.5 miles) and 27 minutes to University of Utah (19.2 miles) (Geoapify routing on OpenStreetMap roads, checked monthly). Rush hour takes longer.

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Is there new construction in Sandy?

Of Sandy's 34,790 homes, 11.9% were built from 2010 to 2019 and 1.5% in 2020 or later (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates). For new-build homes for sale now, ask us: builders' current communities change month to month.

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How does Sandy compare with nearby cities?

By middle 2025 property tax rate (Utah State Tax Commission, 2025 final adopted rates by tax area): Sandy 0.959%, Draper 0.935% and Cottonwood Heights 1.002%. Our side-by-side pages put drive times, schools and places for each pair together.

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Which schools serve Sandy?

Sandy is served by Canyons School District. 30 or more public schools are within 3 miles of the city centre (NCES, 2024-25). Boundaries change, so type an address in our school finder and confirm with the district.

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What is near Sandy?

Nearest from the centre of Sandy: Smith's (groceries, 2 minutes), Wildflower Park (parks, 2 minutes), Alta View Hospital (hospitals, 4 minutes) and Shops at South Town (shopping centres, 7 minutes), by road without traffic (places: Geoapify and OpenStreetMap; checked monthly).

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What is the population of Sandy, Utah?

Sandy had a population of 94,291 in Salt Lake County, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The city has 33,568 households and a median age of 37.6 years.

How many homes in Sandy are owner-occupied?

About 75.2% of homes in Sandy are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The city has 3,887 people per square mile.

Which public schools are near Sandy, Utah?

Public schools within 3 miles of the center of Sandy include Park Lane School and Willow Canyon School, both 0.9 miles away, and Eastmont Middle at 0.8 miles, with Alta High at 1.6 miles. Source: NCES and Utah State Board of Education, 2024-25 school year, and school assignment can change, so check with the district.

What grocery stores are close to Sandy, Utah?

Smith's at 10305 1300 East is 0.7 miles from the center of Sandy, and Walmart Supercenter at 9151 Quarry Stone Way is 1.8 miles away. Ream's on Highland Drive is 1.9 miles away.

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