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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

13,329

Population
Growth Rate

0.77%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

40.500

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

4,829

Total Housing Units

4,987


Owner Occupied

3,534

Renter Occupied

1,295

Vacant

158

Median Home Value

$566,084


Average Home Value

$671,142

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.46%

Income Projection

Median Household

$106,164 $121,975


Average Household

$125,076 $140,265


Per Capita

$45,361 $51,226

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

448

Total Employed

4,540

Workers 16+

6,114

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

67

Employed

1,144

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

51

Employed

601

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

50

Employed

590

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

464

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

49

Employed

462

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

60

Employed

373

Some
High School

260

Graduated
High School

1,553

Associates
Degree

1,714

Bachelor's
Degree

1,725

Graduate
Degree

799

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

3,528

Non-Resident Commuters

2,550

Drive Alone

4,910

Carpooled

232

Public

58

Work At Home

857

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25