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Sandy, OR
City in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Population
12,854
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,480
ZIP codes
0
Sandy and its ZIP codes
Sandy at a glance
- Sandy is about 79 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $108,984 a year, 31% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $470,300 and median rent is $1,861 a month.
Local data for Sandy, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sandy, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,984
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$470,300
Median rent
$1,861/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,629), Irish Americans (2,289), Dutch Americans (640).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clackamas County. PPP loans are for Sandy.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,222
174,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.2B
FY 2026, $9,972 per person
How people get to work
Sandy, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home14.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandy, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
133
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,263
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 35°F
79.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandy, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Sandy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoringCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 4.3 |
| OrientCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| DamascusCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 17.4 |
| EstacadaCity | 7.6 mi | 2.7 |
| TroutdaleCity | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| GreshamCity | 11 mi | 23.6 |
| Happy ValleyCity | 11 mi | 11.9 |
| Wood VillageCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| FairviewCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Washougal, WACity | 13 mi | 6 |
| BeavercreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 20.1 |
| Johnson CityCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount Hood VillagesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 22.4 |
| GladstoneCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| OatfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Camas, WACity | 16 mi | 14.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandy, OR in?
- Sandy is in Clackamas County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Sandy, OR?
- About 12,854 people live in Sandy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandy?
- Nearby places include Boring (4.9 mi), Orient (5.9 mi), Damascus (7.4 mi), Estacada (7.6 mi), Troutdale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023