Because of many things, Sandwich is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Sandwich a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Sandwich has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Sandwich’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Sandwich is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
Sandwich is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 49.45% of adults in Sandwich have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Sandwich in 2022 was $59,623, which is upper middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $238,492 for a family of four.
The people who call Sandwich home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sandwich residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sandwich include Irish, English, Italian, German, and French.
The most common language spoken in Sandwich is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
