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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Sandy, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Sandy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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