Sandy is located in the southern portion of the Salt Lake Valley at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. It contains distinct neighborhoods/towns such as the historic Sandy downtown, The Hollow area, and newly-built communities toward the east (e.g., Cottonwood Heights border). The character is suburban with a premium mountain-adjacent feel. Proximity: ~20–25 minutes to downtown Salt Lake City. Housing market: Median home prices are higher due to mountain views and premium lots – often in the US$650,000+ range. (Note: specific median data for Sandy vary, but it ranks among the higher-cost valley cities.) New builds can easily run US$900,000+, especially with mountain views or large lots.