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Sandy, Oregon

city · Clackamas County

At a glance

12,854
Population
$470,300
Median home value (all homes)
55% above U.S. median
$526,368
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,861/mo
Median rent
38% above U.S. median
$108,984
Median household income
39% above U.S. median
26.1 min
Average commute
91.9%
Homes with broadband
96.89%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 120 — 20% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing73% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities5% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost31% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates29.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Sandy Economic Development
Economic Development page for the City of Sandy describing Energize Sandy: Grants & Loans for Business Growth and Investment, open a business resources, and related contact information for the city’s development services and licensing.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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