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Population and Statistics of Sandy,
Oregon
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Elevation
1,120'
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Population
5,030 within city limits. 55,000 within a
ten mile radius.
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Transportation
30 minutes to Downtown Portland. 20 minutes
to Portland International Airport.
12 miles from Light Rail.
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Connections to:
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Mt. Hood
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Clackamas
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Estacada
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Highway 224
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Columbia Gorge
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I-5
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Labor Force
A skilled labor force of 15,300, lives
within a 10 mile radius.
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Colleges
Mt. Hood Community College is 25 miles from
Sandy
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Amenities
A library, aquatic center, 4 parks, a
historical museum, a community theatre
group, a fitness path, antique shops,
numerous restaurants, stores and other
commercial services.
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Recreation
Fishing The Sandy River a many lakes.
Golfing the 3 nearby courses. Camping,
Hiking, Biking, Skiing (downhill &
cross country), Snowboarding, kayaking,
river rafting, horseback riding.
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Safety
Sandy is a safe city with low crime rate.
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Livability
Quality of life is important to the
community. Sandy has all the benefits of a
small town with convenient access to the
Portland Metropolitan Area and its wide
range of housing, recreation and cultural
opportunities.
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Housing
The average cost of a home in the Sandy
area is $150,000-$160,000 and ranges
between $82,000-1,000,000. Housing prices
have increased by an average of 12% per
year over the past 3 years. There is
something for everyone from modest family
homes to luxurious estates, Sandy
riverfront properties, magnificent view
lots, and farms.
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Education
The Sandy Elementary School District has 11
schools that serve
approximately 2,888 students from K-8
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Weather
Sandy has a mild climate. Summer
temperatures generally do not exceed a
comfortable 80 degrees with low humidity.
Winters average 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit
during the day and are rarely close to
freezing level at night.
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