At a Glance
Home Value
$98,500
Zillow: $141,408
Median Rent
$320/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
65.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
30.3% poverty rate
How Sandy Hook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandy Hook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandy Hook a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandy Hook is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,408. Median rent is $320/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
9.5% of adults in Sandy Hook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
65.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy Hook has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population542
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$15,743
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$110M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
Home Value$98,500
Rent$320
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$141,408
Housing Units372
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death10,155/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation848 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+65.8%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandy Hook was built in 1982.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.