Sandy, OR

 

Sandy, OR

sandy, or food cart


Nestled at the base of Mount Hood on Highway 26, Sandy is the basecamp for skiing and other outdoor recreation in the Mount Hood National Forest as well as the retail market hub for east Clackamas County. SandyNet, the city-owned internet utility, provides gigabit-speed internet service to any home or business within city limits, helping to maintain the community's status as one of the fastest-growing cities in Oregon. Learn more here.

Population

Total Population

13,272

Population
Growth Rate

0.74%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

40.900

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

4,815

Total Housing Units

4,990


Owner Occupied

3,412

Renter Occupied

1,403

Vacant

175

Median Home Value

$561,546


Average Home Value

$670,122

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.78%

Income Projection

Median Household

$109,806 $127,613


Average Household

$128,694 $146,659


Per Capita

$46,954 $53,843

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

468

Total Employed

4,319

Workers 16+

6,378

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

66

Employed

960

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

52

Employed

631

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

51

Employed

620

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

50

Employed

462

2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

66

Employed

436

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

305

Some
High School

347

Graduated
High School

1,667

Associates
Degree

1,330

Bachelor's
Degree

1,934

Graduate
Degree

1,045

Average Commute Time

26 min.



Resident Commuters

4,168

Non-Resident Commuters

2,157

Drive Alone

5,000

Carpooled

367

Public

36

Work At Home

940

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09