Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Sandgate’s median age is 55.7 years, against 43.7 years in Vermont’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 1 of the 72 Vermont towns we compare have a lower July high than Sandgate. Sandgate has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Sandgate beats most towns.
Census counts: 773 in 1790, a low of 93 in 1960, 387 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 4 maps from 1894 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sandgate, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Sandgate.
Most working residents leave Sandgate for work: only 0% work in town. Sandgate’s average trip to work is 27 minutes, above both Vermont’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are Manchester (22%), Arlington (16%) and Bennington (15%).
| Sandgate | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 35 to 64 are 51% of residents (39% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide). 38% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 44% across Vermont.
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.5 points. Across Vermont, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Sandgate | VT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.5% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.6% | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.1% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.5% | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.1% | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 29% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.5% | 13% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.5% | 8.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.2% | 5.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.1% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.8% | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.1% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.3% | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18.5% | 18.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Sandgate has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. Sandgate’s January low is 10°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Sandgate beats the Vermont average on 7 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 29% of Sandgate adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Sandgate | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 6.6% | 9.5% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Sandgate | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5% | 6.4% |
| More adults with arthritis | 31.9% | 27.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
94% of households own their home in Sandgate. The typical Sandgate home is worth about $344,000, down 1.8% in a year, 12% below the Vermont typical home.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Sandgate | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 8% | 14% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Green Mountain National Forest | — | 19 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Sandgate. Close and well known come first.
35 mi LakeLake George
31 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
38 mi MountainMount Greylock
28 mi Theme parkGreat Escape
33 mi MuseumClark Art Institute
35 mi Ski areaKillington Resort184 runs · 3,031 ft verticalLake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Clark Art Institute: Daderot, Public domain · Killington Resort: NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Sandgate; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Sandgate residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Town in Vermont, United States
Sandgate is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 387 at the 2020 census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Sandgate has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Ormsby B. Thomas and Silas Sanderson.
