At a Glance
Median Income
$132,000
$58,012 per capita
Home Value
$562,600
Zillow: $668,745
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.2%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
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)
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.