Living in Sandy Hook, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandy Hook · Census data 2020–2024
Sandy Hook has 9,863 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $160,814 (68% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $501,200, the median rent is $1,866/month.
Sandy Hook at a glance
- Population
- 9,863
- Median age
- 43.1State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $160,814State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $501,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,866/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Sandy Hook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 68% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sandy Hook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandy Hook the median home value is $501,200, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,866 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,027 a month in housing costs.
Sandy Hook median household income
The median household income in Sandy Hook is $160,814 and the income per person is $75,754. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Sandy Hook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,894
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.80
Sandy Hook demographics
- Population
- 9,863
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 3,522
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandy Hook ›
Education in Sandy Hook
60.9% of adults 25 and older in Sandy Hook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 26.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandy Hook
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Sandy Hook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Hook | 9,863 | $160,814 | $501,200 | $1,866 |
| Newtown | 1,898 | $164,821 | $523,200 | $2,023 |
| Botsford | 635 | $250,001 | $610,100 | — |
| East Village | 3,998 | $177,159 | $559,900 | — |
| Southbury | 20,071 | $112,887 | $411,600 | $1,935 |
| Monroe | 18,949 | $157,250 | $503,200 | $994 |
| Heritage Village | 4,968 | $62,059 | $243,100 | $2,060 |
| Oxford | 12,991 | $128,953 | $472,400 | $1,415 |
| Hawleyville | 164 | $155,962 | — | $3,501 |
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Sandy Hook ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sandy Hook: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sandy Hook, CT?
The median household income in Sandy Hook is $160,814, 68% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sandy Hook?
The median home value in Sandy Hook is $501,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Sandy Hook?
The median gross rent in Sandy Hook is $1,866 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Sandy Hook, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 68% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Sandy Hook?
The median age in Sandy Hook is 43.1 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Sandy Hook?
The average commute to work in Sandy Hook is 35 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy Hook?
The unemployment rate in Sandy Hook is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandy Hook?
60.9% of adults in Sandy Hook have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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