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Sanford, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,047 Population 717/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $22,914 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $186,428 Zillow
$727 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 3,296 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $727/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sanford, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$22,914 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $186,428
Median Rent
$727/mo
37% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
52% below
3,296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
10% above
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Sanford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
53%
Rent
63%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sanford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sanford residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,914. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 623 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sanford is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,428. Median rent is $727/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Sanford reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,296/100K.

Education

37.0% of adults in Sanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sanford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,047
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density717/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$22,914
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$912M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$727
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$186,428
Housing Units505
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent183/100K
Property3,296/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,905/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,599 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sanford was built in 1985.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.