Sandy Utah Real Estate
If you are looking to buy or sell real estate located in Sandy Utah, then this page contains useful information which will aid you with your Sandy Utah Real Estate transaction. Sandy is covered by the zip codes 84070, 84092, 84093 and 84094. It is located in the south part of the Salt Lake Valley, approx 16 miles from Salt Lake City.
Sandy History
Sandy was originally settled in the 1860's, by pioneers spreading out from Salt Lake City into the rest of the valley to find less crowded land. Its name comes from the type of soil found in the area, which made growing crops very difficult even with the water provided by the nearby Jordan river.
Silver was found in the nearby Little Cottonwood Canyon and Sandy became a thiving trading post and supply station for the mines. Part of this expansion included the building of 3 smelters, with the ore being transported to Salt Lake City via a railroad that was built in 1873.
Today Sandy is the 4th largest city in Utah.
Sandy City Demographics
The following tables provide sample demographics for Sandy City taken from the 2010 Census
| Population | 87,461 |
|---|---|
| Male | 43,585 |
| Female | 43,876 |
| Median Age | 33.8 |
| Pop. Growth 2000-2010 | -1.1% |
| Housing Units | 29,501 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 22,559 |
| Renter Occupied | 5,737 |
| Vacant | 1,205 |
| Avg. Household Size | 3.08 |
| Housing Units (2000) | 26,579 |
| Mean Travel Time To Work (2000) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Median Household Income (2009) | $76,043 |
| Families Below Poverty Level (2000) | 2.8% |
| Individuals Below Poverty Level (2000) | 3.8% |