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Sandwich, IL

Sandwich, IL.

Population: 11,721 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sandwich, IL is $334,808 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,500 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,250/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$334,808

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$334,808
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+24.3%
5-year appreciation
+47.0%
10-year appreciation
+109.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$334,924
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$350,500
Median list price
$395,000
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
+15.6%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,250/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
De Kalb ROE, Sandwich CUSD 430
Schools include
Indian Valley Area Voc Ctr, Lynn G Haskin Elementary School, Prairie View Elem School, Sandwich Community High School, W W Woodbury Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ottawa Radiation Areas (22.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.8 in
Annual snowfall
16.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,193
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,271

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
69
Nearest airport
Woodlake Landing Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-302 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,227
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,462
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
172

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SandwichState medianUS median
Median home value$334,808$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$350,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,250/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,227$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sandwich, IL?
$334,808.
What is the median sale price in Sandwich, IL?
$350,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sandwich, IL?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Sandwich, IL?
Typical rent: $1,250/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sandwich, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Sandwich, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sandwich, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sandwich, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sandwich, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sandwich, IL?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sandwich, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sandwich, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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