What is the rental vacancy rate in Sandy, UT?
The rental vacancy rate in Sandy, UT is 6.1% (±2.2 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.2% (±0.3 points).
1,222 (±318) homes, 3.5% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Sandy, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.7% in 2015–2019 to 6.1% in 2020–2024 (−1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.1% (±2.2 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.2% (±0.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,222 (±318)
Vacancy in Sandy against Salt Lake County, its state and the nation
| Sandy | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% (±2.2 points) | 5.5% (±0.7 points) | 5.5% (±0.4 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,222 (±318) | 23,417 (±1,534) | 98,646 (±2,794) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Sandy, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Salt Lake County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Sandy
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | — | 6.1% (±2.2 points) | — |
| White City metro Township | 0.7 mi | 0.0% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood Heights | 3.4 mi | 3.9% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midvale | 3.7 mi | 3.7% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Draper | 5.2 mi | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Murray | 5.8 mi | 6.7% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holladay | 6.3 mi | 5.5% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverton | 7.0 mi | 8.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Jordan | 7.6 mi | 3.9% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Draper, UT (2.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Salt Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alta | 31.6% (±26.4 points) |
| 2 | Millcreek | 9.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 3 | Riverton | 8.9% (±5.5 points) |
| 4 | West Jordan | 8.4% (±3.5 points) |
| 5 | South Salt Lake | 7.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 6 | Murray | 6.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 7 | Sandy | 6.1% (±2.2 points) |
| 8 | Holladay | 5.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 9 | Taylorsville | 5.1% (±3.0 points) |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | 4.9% (±1.0 points) |
| 11 | West Valley City | 4.8% (±2.0 points) |
| 12 | Magna metro Township | 4.4% (±4.5 points) |
| 13 | Herriman | 4.0% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Salt Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sandy
Is it hard to find a rental in Sandy?
The rental vacancy rate in Sandy, UT is 6.1% (±2.2 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Sandy tighter than it was?
In Sandy, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.7% in 2015–2019 to 6.1% in 2020–2024 (−1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Sandy?
An estimated 1,222 (±318) housing units, 3.5% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy city, Utah
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy city, Utah
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sandy city, Utah (place:67440, in state:49).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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