At a Glance
Median Income
$77,027
$34,336 per capita
Home Value
$239,600
Zillow: $330,471
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
14/100K
305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.0% smoking rate
How Sandwich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandwich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandwich a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandwich residents earn a median household income of $77,027 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,336. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandwich is $239,600 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,471. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Sandwich reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 305/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Sandwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandwich has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,121
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,502/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,027
Per Capita$34,336
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,600
Rent$1,044
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$330,471
Housing Units2,632
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent14/100K
Property305/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation671 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sandwich was founded in 1859.
The median home in Sandwich was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.