What are the schools like in Sandwich, IL?

Sandwich is served primarily by Sandwich CUSD 430. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Sandwich?

The median household income in Sandwich, IL is $81,280 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Sandwich, IL?

Sandwich has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

Sandwich, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sandwich, IL affordable or expensive?

Sandwich's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sandwich is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,100 and the median rent is $1,068 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sandwich, IL?

Sandwich has a violent crime rate of 27.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 277.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sandwich, IL a Good Place to Live?

Sandwich is a small town of 7,139 in Illinois, with a median household income of $81,280 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Sandwich stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sandwich is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sandwich city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Sandwich's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sandwich costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sandwich, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,068	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,280	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sandwich's violent crime rate is 27.7 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.7 /100k

Property Crime

277.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sandwich is served primarily by Sandwich CUSD 430. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sandwich, IL	National Avg
School District	Sandwich CUSD 430	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sandwich sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sandwich, IL
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Sandwich, IL	National Avg
Population	7,139	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Holiday, IL 3 mi Somonauk, IL 4 mi Plano, IL 5 mi Millbrook, IL 5 mi Millington, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Sandwich

Sandwich, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60548

Sandwich vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandwich, IL affordable or expensive?

Sandwich's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sandwich roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $219,100 and median rent is $1,068/month.

What is the crime rate in Sandwich, IL?

Sandwich's violent crime rate is 27.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 277.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sandwich?

Public schools in Sandwich are operated by Sandwich CUSD 430. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sandwich, IL a good place to live?

Sandwich, IL has a population of 7,139, a median household income of $81,280, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sandwich?

Sandwich averages 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sandwich?

Sandwich, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60548.

What is the population of Sandwich?

The population of Sandwich, Illinois is 7,139 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sandwich?

Key numbers for living in Sandwich: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $219,100, median household income $81,280, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sandwich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.