At a Glance
Median Income
$128,750
$61,596 per capita
Home Value
$651,900
Zillow: $861,230
Median Rent
$1,556/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
10.6% smoking rate
How East Sandwich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Sandwich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Sandwich a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Sandwich residents earn a median household income of $128,750 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,596. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,789 business establishments, including 1,098 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Sandwich is $651,900 , 131% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $861,230. Median rent is $1,556/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
54.3% of adults in East Sandwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Sandwich has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,597
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,750
Per Capita$61,596
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
B+
Home Value$651,900
Rent$1,556
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$861,230
Housing Units2,108
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in East Sandwich was built in 1979.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.