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Sanford, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County
Sanford, CO
At a Glance
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)
Is Sanford a Good Place to Live?
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.