Living in East Sandwich, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Sandwich · Census data 2020–2024
East Sandwich has 3,864 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $115,000 (11% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $689,000, the median rent is $1,637/month.
East Sandwich at a glance
- Population
- 3,864
- Median age
- 53.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $115,000State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $689,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,637/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is East Sandwich a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Sandwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Sandwich the median home value is $689,000, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,637 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,185 a month in housing costs.
East Sandwich median household income
The median household income in East Sandwich is $115,000 and the income per person is $63,464. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in East Sandwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,208
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 25.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.35
East Sandwich demographics
- Population
- 3,864
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 35.7%
- Households
- 1,640
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Sandwich ›
Education in East Sandwich
54.4% of adults 25 and older in East Sandwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 25.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Sandwich
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
East Sandwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sandwich | 3,864 | $115,000 | $689,000 | $1,637 |
| Sandwich | 20,522 | $122,486 | $601,400 | $1,751 |
| Forestdale | 3,801 | $108,158 | $490,200 | $2,176 |
| Sagamore | 4,072 | $108,315 | $575,700 | $2,123 |
| Barnstable Town | 49,568 | $91,982 | $602,500 | $1,917 |
| Bourne | 20,323 | $91,058 | $575,600 | $1,379 |
| Mashpee Neck | 908 | $92,284 | $492,300 | — |
| Mashpee | 15,384 | $95,299 | $562,200 | $1,776 |
| Monument Beach | 3,277 | $77,167 | $559,900 | $1,704 |
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What is the median household income in East Sandwich, MA?
The median household income in East Sandwich is $115,000, 11% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Sandwich?
The median home value in East Sandwich is $689,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in East Sandwich?
The median gross rent in East Sandwich is $1,637 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is East Sandwich, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in East Sandwich?
The median age in East Sandwich is 53.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in East Sandwich?
The average commute to work in East Sandwich is 28 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Sandwich?
The unemployment rate in East Sandwich is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Sandwich?
54.4% of adults in East Sandwich 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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