Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Sandwich is a small city in Illinois with a population of 7,121. Residents earn $77,027 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sandwich receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Sandwich offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sandwich is $77,027, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sandwich is $239,600, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,044 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Sandwich is below the national average at 299 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,047 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Sandwich experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,027 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,336 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,438 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,463 |
| County GDP | $5,408M |
| Restaurants | 235 |
| Healthcare | 218 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,287 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.46% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $239,600 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $315,533 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $229 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,044 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,287 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.46% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,543/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Total Violent | 299.2/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 54.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 244.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,047.2/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 408.0/100K |
| Theft | 639.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 671 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6501°N, 88.6190°W |
| County FIPS | 17093 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,502/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Restaurants | 235 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |