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Sandy, OR


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Sandy, Oregon

Sandy, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 10 miles SE of Gresham, Oregon (center to center) and 21 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The people of the city are in the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Sandy has a population of 5,385.

The People and Families of Sandy

In Sandy, about 59% of adults are married. Sandy is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sandy had a median family income of $52,543. Sandy is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Sandy isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sandy residents, with $4,800. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sandy Housing

In Sandy, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Sandy, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sandy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Sandy Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Sandy People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Sandy Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sandy, OR

Comparing Sandy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population35
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty69
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime22

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