Sandy Ultimate Neighborhood Guide Overview Home to around 100,000 people, Sandy ranks as Utah’s 6th largest city. It comprises 22 square miles from I-15 to the beautiful foothills of the Wasatch Front. Sandy has a median age of 35 and is a very family-friendly city. Sandy is close to several local favorites while still maintaining the benefits of a smaller city. With the city’s close proximity to the mountains, summers there are often spent hiking through Big or Little Cottonwood Canyons. When the weather gets colder, Sandy is just a short drive to world famous ski and snowboarding slopes. The city has seen a large residential and commercial increase over the last few years. Sandy is a safe city, with a crime rate of 236.5 compared to the national average of 280.5. Overall, Sandy is a rapidly growing, clean, and family-friendly city with a lot to offer residents and visitors alike. History Mormon Pioneers began to settle the Sandy area in the 1860s. It was a farming community with few people and widely spaced homes. When mining began in the nearby canyons and the railroad arrived in 1877, Sandy changed from a quiet agricultural village to a booming mining town. There were three smelters and two sampling mills there for testing the ores brought down from the mines. The railroad station was located almost directly across the street from the current-day Sandy Museum. In those days, the museum building was a ZCMI Co-op store where the farmers, miners, and local Native Americans came to buy or trade items. It is said that Sandy got its name from the nickname of the red-headed train engineer called "Sandy" Kinghorn who passed through the city on the railroad. The town was then small enough to justify a name with such humble origins, as its population was just over 1,000 in 1893. That same year, Sandy incorporated and passed its first ordinances. It was then a one square mile town, led by its first-ever mayor, Arthur J. Cushing. Its size did not hamper the entrepreneurial spirit there, as it was home to several thriving businesses, including 17 saloons. Local smelters and mills also provided many jobs, with hundreds of employees. This all combined to make Sandy a major hub of society and commerce. Today, Sandy has redefined itself as a large suburban community, while still emanating the entrepreneurship and ingenuity of the town’s earliest residents. Neighborhoods 1. 100 E/8000 S 2. Akers Way / Marion Village 8 Rd) 3 3. Creek Rd / Siesta Dr 1 2 4 9 4. Little Cottonwood Creek Valley 5. Sandy City 5 6 7 10 6. E 9000 S / S 700 E 11 12 14 7. S 1700 E / Michael Way 13 8. Peruvian Park 22 15 9. Snow Mountain Dr / Alta Canyon Dr 16 17 18 19 10. Highland Dr / Newcastle Dr 11. S State St / E 9400 S 20 12. S 700 E / E 9400 S 21 13. City Center 14. Granite 15. E 10300 S / Ashley Ridge Rd 16. S State St / E 11000 S 17. S 700 E / E 11000 S 18. S 1700 E / E 11400 S 19. Pepperwood Dr / High Ridge Ln 20. S 1300 E / Draper Pky 21. Wasatch Blvd / Oak Manor Dr Low High 22. White City $ $ https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ut/sandy Most Affordable Most Expensive 11. S State St/E 9400 S 19. Pepperwood 5. Sandy City 4. L. Cottonwood 22. White City Creek Valley 21. Wasatch Blvd / Oak Manor Dr Home Values The median home value in Sandy is $437,264. Sandy home values have gone up 4.7% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will fall -1.3% within the next year. The median list price per square foot in Sandy is $219, which is higher than the Salt Lake City Metro average of $214. The median price of homes currently listed in Sandy is $449,900. The median rent price in Sandy is $1,900, which is higher than the Salt Lake City Metro median of $1,650. https://www.zillow.com/sandy-ut/ Schools Alta High School Jordan High School Union Middle School Albion Middle School Eastmont Middle Indian Hills Middle Granite Elementary Sunrise Elementary Willow Canyon Elem. *School ratings are out of 10 Source: greatschools.org Click the name of the school to read more about why they received the ratings they did Parks Lone Peak Park: This nearly 30 acre public park that is the second largest park in Sandy. It offers fields for soccer, baseball, and other sports, and also has a skate park. It is also a great place to reserve parties or get togethers. Bell Canyon Park: Bell Canyon Park is slightly smaller than Lone Peak Park, and is a great place to meet up for a game! This park has 2 tennis courts, 2 smaller baseball fields, and a playground for the younger ones. Main Street Park: Sandy’s first ever park, the Main Street Park, is still a local favorite. With its large pavilion and fields, it makes a great spot for family and friends to get together for a BBQ. Hiking Trails Bells Canyon Trail to Lower Falls: Bells Canyon Trail to Lower Falls is a 4.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sandy. It features a lake and is rated as moderate on the AllTrails hiking app. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. Dimple Dell Regional Park: Dimple Dell Regional Park is a vast 630 acres of natural area that runs from east to west among the growing neighborhoods of Sandy. The park includes more than 15 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. Little Cottonwood Canyon: Little Cottonwood Canyon is perfect for a outdoor getaway. It offers both Family Friendly and More Challenging hikes in the summer, and skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Experiences Loveland Living Planet Aquarium: Loveland Living Planet Aquarium - The Aquarium has welcomed over 4.7 million visitors and provided more than 650,000 educational experiences to students from around the state. Home to more than 4,500 animals representing 550 species, LLPA showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, Asian cloud forests, South American rainforests, and the waterways of Utah. Not bad for our little landlocked state! The Shops At South Town: The Shops at South Town offer a superior one-stop shopping experience with over 100 retail, dining, and entertainment options. You’ll find the latest trends from popular brands including H&M, HomeGoods, JCPenney, and Macy’s, as well fashion favorites from an extensive lineup of local boutiques. Grab a bite in their Dining Terrace as you browse national and regional retailers ranging from children’s fashions, athletic apparel, and the best in beauty products. Family-friendly amenities and entertainment including interactive media experiences and Round1 Bowling and Amusement ensure that everyone will enjoy themselves. Experiences Cowabunga Bay Water Park: Named one of the 30 best water parks in the nation by US News, visiting Cowabunga Bay is a favorite summertime activity for both kids and parents alike! At Cowabunga Bay, you can climb and explore the world’s largest water playground and play with over 300 interactive water toys. For a more relaxing day out, families can head over to Cowabunga Beach, which has a zero depth entry that’s perfect for swimmers of all ages. A 600-ft lazy river rounds out the park, taking you through 60’s themed spraying surfboards and a full-size VW-Bug that will shower you with cooling water! If you’re looking for things to do with toddlers in Sandy, Cowabunga also has a special area called the Cowabunga Kid’s Cove, which features a smaller water playground and beginner level water slides for younger adventurers. Rio Tinto Stadium: Supporting the local soccer teams Real Salt Lake and Salt Lake Royals at the Rio Tinto is an absolute must! Stadium can hold more than 20,000 fans and is a great place to catch a match. Experiences Sandy Amphitheater: Built in 1999, the Sandy Amphitheater is a state of the art concert venue that seats 2,750 in both reserved theater seats and general admission on the lawn. Nestled in the shadows of the Wasatch Mountains, patrons enjoy an intimate outdoor concert experience with stunning sunset and mountain views of the Salt Lake Valley. Sandy Museum: Learning about Sandy is fun in this 2 floor museum full of historic displays and outdoor exhibitions! Their gift shop is loaded with Sandy-themed merchandise. The Sandy Balloon Festival: Sandy and other areas surrounding Salt Lake City have dozens of festivals every year, but the crowning annual event is the Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Sandy. The festival is held every year in August at Storm Mountain Park. In the morning, you can help pilots prepare to launch into the sky. Take a tethered ride to get a bird’s eye view of the city, or watch from the ground as the sky fills with multicolored hot air balloons. There’s a concert in the evening and a “balloon glow” to enjoy after sunset. The best part? The event is completely free! Experiences Hale Centre Theater: The Hale Centre Theatre at the Mountain American Performing Arts Centre opened its doors in November 2017. With two stages and plenty of attached free-parking, the theatre was built for growth. The new Young Living Centre Stage seats 911 in the most technological theatrical space in the world.