Sandy, Utah

About Sandy

Sandy is a thriving city in central Utah counting 92,840 people who proudly call it home. It ranks as the 8th largest city in Utah.

Officially, Sandy is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 24.26 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,827 residents per square mile.

📰 Sandy News Today

• PHOTOS: Mayor reports significant storm damage in Sandy ABC4 Utah · Aug 14
• Every single teacher at a private Utah school decided to resign this summer. Here’s what we know. The Salt Lake Tribune · Aug 18
• Storm brings flooding issues to Sandy, Draper FOX 13 News Utah · Aug 13
• Sandy cleans up after '100-year' rainstorm leaves flood damage KSL News · Aug 14
• Debra Alexander Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Sandy, UT - Deseret News Legacy obituary · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Sandy Unique

• A top-25 city in Utah by population (#8 of 255 incorporated places).
• Home to 2.8% of Utah's city-dwelling population.
• Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 92,840.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Sandy

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Sandy

• Cafe Anh Hong — chinese
• Fratelli Ristorante — italian
• Royal India — indian
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Black Bear Diner — american
• Costa Vida — mexican
• Localz Bistro
• Taste of Punjab

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sandy

• Alta Canyon Park reviews ★
• Alta Canyon Pocket Park reviews ★
• Amphitheater Park reviews ★
• Aspen Meadows Park reviews ★
• Bell Canyon Park reviews ★
• Brandon Park reviews ★
• Buttercup Park reviews ★
• Dahlquist Park reviews ★
• Dimple Dell Park reviews ★
• Falcon Park reviews ★
• Flat Iron Mesa Park reviews ★
• Pepperwood Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Sandy

• Alta View School
• Beehive Science & Technology Academy
• Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary
• Brookwood School
• East Sandy School
• Eastmont Middle
• Granite School
• Jordan High
• Midvale Middle
• Mt. Jordan Middle
• Oakdale School
• Peruvian Park School
• Sandy School
• Sprucewood School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Sandy

🏘️ Nearby Communities