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Living in Sweet Home

In July 2026, 57.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 180 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 7 schools in 2026. Sweet Home, a city in the United States, had a population of 10,078 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population10,308people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,830EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,066EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate10.63%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,847offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 79% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.45µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Sweet Home?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Sweet Home.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,213 per month, while the median home value was US$273,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 66.9%, and the vacancy rate was 1.11% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Sweet Home recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,213/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)1.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,131 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,066 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes196 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Sweet Home a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 44–62%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student53%strong on cost, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family56%strong on family, weak on cost · range 47–65%
Retirement48%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 117 of 10,308 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$56,927 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Sweet Home is 10.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income56,927 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband73.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,830 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,672 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate10.63 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Sweet Home?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,672 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,663of €2,877 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,877
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,131
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,663
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Sweet Home Salary needed to live in Sweet Home

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sweet Home. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sweet Home. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents16.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents180 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,903 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sweet Home when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSweet Home highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Sweet Home highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Sweet Home2,847
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,847 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Recorded violent crimes28 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time33.33 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCVO3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport45 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sweet Home. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Sweet Home.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Sweet Home is 5.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.45 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202427Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.61 · Feb 10.67 · Mar 13.06 · Apr 15.72 · May 19.44 · Jun 22.72 · Jul 27.61 · Aug 28.11 · Sep 24.67 · Oct 17.83 · Nov 11.61 · Dec 8.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.28 · Feb 1.39 · Mar 2.72 · Apr 4.22 · May 6.61 · Jun 8.83 · Jul 10.56 · Aug 10.17 · Sep 8.22 · Oct 5.5 · Nov 3.11 · Dec 1.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.94 · Feb 6 · Mar 7.89 · Apr 9.94 · May 13.06 · Jun 15.78 · Jul 19.11 · Aug 19.11 · Sep 16.44 · Oct 11.67 · Nov 7.39 · Dec 4.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 161.3 · Feb 137.9 · Mar 159.8 · Apr 127 · May 77.98 · Jun 65.53 · Jul 14.73 · Aug 14.22 · Sep 48.77 · Oct 118.4 · Nov 186.9 · Dec 204 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading121.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.25 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,060 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature20.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.47 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.12 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Eugene ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±1.5 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±1.9 °C, Werl (Germany) ±2.0 °C, Bad Arolsen (Germany) ±2.4 °C, Marsberg (Germany) ±2.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 117 is not 0.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.714 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents117 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density750.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,308 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics10,370 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value273,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes66.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate52.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.49 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher11.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available92.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202240,071 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202211 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,861 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home12.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Sweet Home

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Lebanon as a Sweet Home alternative in the same region

21 km away, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 3.5% Lebanon vs 0.7% Sweet Home+389%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,196 Lebanon vs 2,847 Sweet Home−58%
  • Unemployment: 5.8% Lebanon vs 10.6% Sweet Home−45%
  • Residents: 20,267 Lebanon vs 10,308 Sweet Home+97%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,038 Lebanon vs €2,830 Sweet Home+7%
  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Lebanon vs 45.0 km Sweet Home−31%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³ Lebanon vs 5.4 µg/m³ Sweet Home−14%
Full comparisonMore about Lebanon

Plainfield as a Sweet Home alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2802 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.7% Sweet Home+755%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,308 Sweet Home+385%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,830 Sweet Home+71%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,847 Sweet Home−74%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 10.6% Sweet Home−65%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.4 µg/m³ Sweet Home+43%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 45.0 km Sweet Home−80%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Sweet Home

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Sweet Home, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Chesapeake Ranch Estates10,308 residentsWaldwick10,308 residentsSellersburg10,305 residentsEast Rutherford borough10,313 residentsEllisville10,315 residentsJesup10,301 residents

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Is Sweet Home part of Albany?

Sweet Home is in the published commuting zone of Albany; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Albany city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source18

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Sweet Home?

The median gross salary is 3,672 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Sweet Home?

The unemployment rate is 10.63 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Sweet Home?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.45 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Sweet Home?

Police recorded 2,847 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Sweet Home?

The published population is 10,308 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Sweet Home?

117 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Sweet Home a good place to live?

Sweet Home may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Sweet Home part of Albany?

Sweet Home is in the published commuting zone of Albany; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Sweet Home?

Lebanon is near Sweet Home. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  17. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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