At a Glance
Median Income
$108,583
$66,320 per capita
Home Value
$511,000
Zillow: $668,745
Median Rent
$1,729/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
200/100K
485/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.2%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 $108,583 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,320. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Sandwich is $511,000 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $668,745. Median rent is $1,729/month, with 22.9% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Sandwich reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 485/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
60.2% of adults in Sandwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandwich has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,976
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density822/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,583
Per Capita$66,320
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
A
Home Value$511,000
Rent$1,729
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$668,745
Housing Units2,001
Rent Burden22.9%
Crime
F
Violent200/100K
Property485/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault170/100K
Burglary80/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation25 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandwich was built in 1963.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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