Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mountain Moka
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pioneer Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Sandy Historical Society
Museum
Sandy Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (17) C+
Taco Time
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Sandy Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Gateway Pub
Bar
Lighthouse Deli
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Joe's Donut Shop
Fast Food
Brady’s Beer And Brats
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Mt. Hood Athletic Club
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Tupper Park
Park
Meinig Memorial Park
Park
Meinig Memorial Park
Park
Timberline Park
Park
Latourette Park
Park
Dodge Park
Park
Sandy River Scenic Waterway
Park
Shops (20) A+
Verizon
Electronics
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Plaid Pantry
Convenience Store
Big Apple Market
Convenience Store
Red Boot
Shoes
Passion Family Hair Care
Hairdresser
Sandy Bicycle
Bicycle
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Perfect Look
Hairdresser
ampm
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Local Buzz
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bi-Mart
Department Store
Wave
Electronics
Fred Meyer
Fashion
Great Clips
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
ampm
Convenience Store
Quik Stop
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Shorty's Corner
Convenience Store
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Sandy.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
Hwy 26 and Bluff
Bus Stop
Pioneer at Senior Center
Bus Stop
Proctor and Beers
Bus Stop
Highway 26 and Bluff
Bus Stop
Pioneer and Scales
Bus Stop
Highway 26 and University
Bus Stop
Highway 26 and University
Bus Stop
Proctor and Strauss
Bus Stop
Action Center (Pioneer and Shelley)
Bus Stop
Highway 26 and Ruben
Bus Stop
Highway 26 and Ruben
Bus Stop
Hwy 26 at Athletic Club
Bus Stop
Highway 26 and Industrial
Bus Stop
Highway 26 and 362nd Ave
Bus Stop
Highway 26 and 362nd Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Sandy is 124/100 - which is 12% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D

Sandy crime rates are 3,384 per 100k, which is 3% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
3,031 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
353 crimes per 100k C-
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employment A+

The median income in Sandy is $81,262 - which is 53% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$81,262 A-
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sandy Fire District 72 Main Station
Fire Station
Safeway
Pharmacy
Sandy Police
Police
Bi-Mart
Pharmacy
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Clackamas Fire District #1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Sandy home prices are $319,300 - which is 29% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$319,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools B

The Sandy graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Sandy Grade School
Cedar Ridge Middle School
Kelso Elementary School
Firwood Elementary School
Oregon Trail Academy
High Schools (1) D-
Sandy High School
Oregon Trail Academy
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ratings C+

Sandy has an overall rating of 66% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D+
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Great Outdoor Areas to Enjoy 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I am living in Sandy, Oregon home and I love this community. Known as the “Gateway to Mount Hood,” this area is absolutely beautiful. This community is located between Mt. Hood and Multnomah Falls, so if you enjoy the outdoors and taking in nature, then this is a great place ...Read More for you to visit or even reside in. These outdoor areas are the best areas in Sandy, Oregon.

Even though the area is small and quaint, we have had a local bus transit service since 2000. This is called the Sandy Area Metro. The Mount Hood Express also offers access to citizens of Sandy, Oregon and the resorts located in Mt. Hood.

This place provides everything that you need. There are numerous stores and restaurants here to meet your shopping and dining needs. If you enjoy donuts, then you definitely need to stop by Joe’s Donuts and grab a delicious donut or yummy cup of coffee. Any time spend here in Sandy, Oregon is sure to be an enjoyable, relaxing time. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sandy? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tupper Park
      Meinig Memorial Park
      Meinig Memorial Park
      Timberline Park
      Latourette Park
      Dodge Park
      Sandy River Scenic Waterway

      Entertainment

      Sandy Historical Society
      Sandy Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Taco Time
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Sandy Liquor
      Subway
      Gateway Pub
      Lighthouse Deli
      KFC
      Joe's Donut Shop

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sandy? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Sandy.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sandy? The cost of living in Sandy is 124/100 - which is 12% higher than Oregon.
      Sandy
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      Oregon
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sandy? Sandy crime rates are 3,384, which are 3% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      3,384 per 100k people

      46% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      46% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Sandy? The median income in Sandy is $81,262 which is 53% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $81,26247% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,14714% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sandy a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Safeway
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Bi-Mart
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Sandy home prices? Sandy home prices are $319,300 - which is 29% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $319,30073% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,25732% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      17% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Sandy have good schools? The Sandy graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      24:1

      51% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Sandy a good place to live? Sandy has an overall rating of 66% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      3 total surveys

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