East Sandwich is a small town of 3,787 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $123,571
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is
6% above the national average.
Strengths:
East Sandwich stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether East Sandwich is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East 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: 105.8
East Sandwich's overall cost of living index is 105.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Sandwich costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.
Metric
East Sandwich, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$590,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,867
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$123,571
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East Sandwich's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.7 /100k
Property Crime
406.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Sandwich is served primarily by Sandwich.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Sandwich, MA
National Avg
School District
Sandwich
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
57.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Sandwich sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 77.1°F in July,
with 53.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.5 inches of snow per year.
East Sandwich's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average.
That puts East Sandwich roughly 6% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $590,000 and median rent is $1,867/month.
East Sandwich's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 406.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Sandwich are operated by Sandwich.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 57.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Sandwich, MA has a population of 3,787, a median household income of $123,571, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Sandwich averages 38.2°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.0 inches
with about 21.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Sandwich, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02537.
The population of East Sandwich, Massachusetts is 3,787 with a median age of 55.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Sandwich: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $590,000, median household income $123,571, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Sandwich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
