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Sagamore, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,958 Population 1,189/sq mi density
$132,000 Median Income $58,012 per capita
$562,600 Home Value $668,745 Zillow
$1,752 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$132,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$562,600 home value, $1,752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sagamore, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$132,000
76% above
$58,012 per capita
Home Value
$562,600
100% above
Zillow: $668,745
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
51% above
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
53% below
931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.2%
52% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
21% below
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Sagamore Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sagamore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
176%
Home Value
200%
Rent
151%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
152%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sagamore a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sagamore residents earn a median household income of $132,000 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,012. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sagamore is $562,600 , 100% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $668,745. Median rent is $1,752/month, with 22.4% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Sagamore reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 931/100K.

Education

51.2% of adults in Sagamore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sagamore has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population3,958
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$132,000
Per Capita$58,012
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A
Home Value$562,600
Rent$1,752
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$668,745
Housing Units1,867
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent179/100K
Property931/100K

Health

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,525/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation79 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Sagamore was built in 1980.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.