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Sandwich, Illinois

Introduction to Sandwich, Illinois

Sandwich, Illinois is 19 miles SW of Aurora, Illinois and 52 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in De Kalb county. The population of the city is 6,509.

Sandwich History

The community of Sandwich was formed in 1834. The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad surveyed the area in the early 1850s. At that time, the property belonged to Almon Cage. The city was originally known as Almon in his honor, and he donated land for the construction of a depot. Cage donated free lots to people interested in starting a new life in the area. Congressman John Wentworth renamed the town Sandwich after his hometown of Sandwich, New Hampshire. Development of the town was expedited after 1855, and by 1860 there were more than 200 families residing in Sandwich.

Sandwich and nearby Attractions

  • Shabbona State Park
  • Stone Mill Museum
  • Ellwood House Museum and Park
  • Farnsworth House
  • Heidecke State Fish & Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Sandwich

Sandwich is known for hosting the state's oldest county fair, which is held every September. People interested in the local history can visit the Stone Mill Museum. The Farnsworth House, considered to be an excellent example of modernistic architecture, is made completely of glass. It was constructed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1951. The city of Sandwich also offers easy access to a number of nature preserves and wildlife areas, including the Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve, the Heidecke State Fish & Wildlife Area, the Silver Springs State Fish & Wildlife Area and the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area.

Sandwich Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International is the nearest major airport.

Sandwich Higher Education

Waubonsee Community College, Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee College are all accessible from Sandwich.

High Points

Sandwich strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Sandwich Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sandwich, IL

Comparing Sandwich to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents43
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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