What are the schools like in Sandy Hook, MD?

School district data for Sandy Hook is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sandy Hook?

The median household income in Sandy Hook, MD is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sandy Hook, MD?

Sandy Hook has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.6 inches.

Sandy Hook, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sandy Hook, MD affordable or expensive?

Sandy Hook's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sandy Hook is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sandy Hook, MD?

Sandy Hook has a violent crime rate of 207.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 735.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sandy Hook, MD a Good Place to Live?

Sandy Hook is a small town of 203 in Maryland, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Sandy Hook stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Sandy Hook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sandy Hook 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: 95.1

Sandy Hook's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sandy Hook costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sandy Hook, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sandy Hook's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.9 /100k

Property Crime

735.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sandy Hook, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	56.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sandy Hook sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation and 32.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sandy Hook, MD
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.5"
Annual Snowfall	32.6"

Demographics

Metric	Sandy Hook, MD	National Avg
Population	203	—
Median Age	22.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	70.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Garretts Mill, MD 2 mi Harpers Ferry, WV 2 mi Bolivar, WV 3 mi Yarrowsburg, MD 3 mi Dargan, MD 4 mi

Sandy Hook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandy Hook, MD affordable or expensive?

Sandy Hook's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sandy Hook roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Sandy Hook, MD?

Sandy Hook's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 735.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sandy Hook?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sandy Hook, MD a good place to live?

Sandy Hook, MD has a population of 203, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Sandy Hook?

Sandy Hook averages 41.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches with about 32.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sandy Hook?

The population of Sandy Hook, Maryland is 203 with a median age of 22.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sandy Hook?

Key numbers for living in Sandy Hook: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sandy Hook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.