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Sanford, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
228
Population
55/sq mi density
$28,393
Median Income
$16,636 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$166,314 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
328
Violent Crime/100K
1,806 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$162,500
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$679/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
112
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$162,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$166,314
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.3%
Owner-Occupied
33.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$679/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $162,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,314 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $679 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 112 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 38.3% |