Sandy, Oregon is a city of
over 4,500 population located on the Mt.
Hood Highway (U.S. 26) midway between
Portland and Mt. Hood.
Residents of Sandy enjoy a mild climate,
clean air, good water, beautiful scenic
views in a country setting, and all the
advantages of small-town living while being
only 45 minutes from the urban amentities
of downtown Portland.
Though Sandy's heritage was logging and
sawmilling, today's economic activity comes
from light-industrial manufacturing and
service businesses. Many Sandy residents
commute to jobs in nearby Portland.
Agricultural crops in the surrounding area
are primarily nursery stock and a variety
of berries.
Sandy's service organizations - Kiwanis,
Lions, and Optimist - actively work for the
betterment of the community.
Sandy is proud of its outstanding public
library, newly remodeled Community and
Senior Center, and a fine public school
system.
U.S. Highway 26 remains a major
thoroughfare for travelers and for
commerce; agriculture is central to the
area's economic stability; and industrial
activity is increasing. However, the
prominent attraction to Sandy continues to
be "it's a great place to live"
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