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Sandwich, Massachusetts

Introduction to Sandwich, Massachusetts

Sandwich, Massachusetts is 16 miles SE of Plymouth, Massachusetts and 50 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Barnstable county. The town is part of the Barnstable - Yarmouth metro area. The population of Sandwich is 20,136.

Sandwich History

Sandwich was settled by the pilgrims in 1634. They arrived in this area with 10 people and founded a settlement with the mission of worshipping freely and producing cotton. The name was based on a seaport in Kent, England named Sandwich. Though the town initially depended upon agriculture and fishing, at present it is recognized as a tourist spot.

Sandwich and nearby Attractions

  • Wing Fort House
  • Heritage Museums and Gardens
  • Thornton Burgess Museum
  • Sandwich Glass Museum
  • Hoxie House
  • Dexter Grist Mill

Things To Do In Sandwich

Being one of the oldest towns in Cape Cod, Sandwich is quite renowned for its antique shops and rare book stores. It is also famous for glassware produced in the 19th century. There are a number of interesting places in and around Sandwich. One can visit the Heritage Museums and Gardens which is spread over 76 acres and has an excellent collection of historical items as well as over a thousand varieties of plants. The Cape of Cod Canal is a nice place for going on long walks, biking, rollerblading and fishing.

Sandwich Transportation

Air transportation is available from Martha’s Vineyard Airport.

Sandwich Higher Education

Cape Cod Community college provides adult education in West Barstable, and the University of Massachusetts offers facilities for higher studies just off the Cape in Dartmouth, Mass.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Sandwich Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Sandwich College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Sandwich Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Sandwich People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sandwich, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women85
Male Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults97
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime43

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