Sandy, UT

Sandy UT scores 66/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 19% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 81 (100 = avg); violent crime index 49; property crime index 112. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Sandy. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Sandy is about $1,777/month (on the high side). At $1,777/month for a typical unit, you need about $63,972+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $614,100.

Median household income is $112,176, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($112,176) clears the $63,972 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 71°F (highs near 80°F, lows near 62°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Sandy: (1) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $112,176 helps carry housing costs) (2) Households earning $63,972+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,777/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Sandy who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 66/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,777/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Sandy does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $63,972 household income for $1,777/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Sandy holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 66/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,777/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.