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Sandwich, IL


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Sandwich, Illinois

Sandwich, Illinois is 19 miles SW of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 52 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in De Kalb county. The city is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Sandwich is 6,509.

The People and Families of Sandwich

In Sandwich, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sandwich had a median family income of $55,599.

Political Inclinations

Among Sandwich political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $950. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Sandwich Housing

Of the housing in Sandwich, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Sandwich, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

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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